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At age 102, a New York man is still striving for perfection, through pottery

April 10, 2026 / 10:20 PM EDT / CBS News

At age 102, a New York man is still striving for perfection, through pottery

TL;DR

  • George Strausman is 102 years old and lives in Great Neck, New York.
  • He works four days a week at his family's construction business.
  • On his day off, Strausman takes a pottery class.
  • He has been taking pottery classes for the past 10 years.
  • Strausman is still striving to improve and create pottery he is happy with.
  • His teacher notes his dedication to getting better at 102.
  • Hundreds of Strausman's pottery rejects are stored, representing his determination.