Charlie Tremendous Jones is battling cancer in the same way he has lived the past 81 years.
The motivational speaker has counseled some of the biggest names in politics, religion, and sports since 1950.
He has sold millions of books and given away millions more.
His voice is muffled now because of an inoperable tumor on his lung, but his message is not.
He still has his trademark optimism and says he is not sad about his cancer diagnosis.
"Some live their lives according to the calendar. I live my life according to experiences, so I think I'm about 1,800 years and I'm tired. I gotta get out of here," he laughs.
In typical fashion, Charlie is uplifting and motivational to the end.
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