your friends are gone. >> that's exactly right, yeah. that's true. >> larry: is it the same with you? >> it's sad, of course, and every year it seems like more and more of them, you know, pass away. some of those much earlier than they should have, like jody and hamilton, you know, who were a generation behind me. >> larry: and your brother. >> and my brother billy who was 13 years younger than i was. so we have to be prepared for that. >> larry: how is your health? >> my health is good, thank goodness. >> larry: you're an amazing guy. >> thank you, larry, for letting me come. >> larry: and a regular viewer which we count on. >> i certainly am and have been for a long time. >> larry: president jimmy carter, the book "white house diary." this is going to be a major best-seller.