The source is composed of excerpts from the book "If You Ask Me" by Betty White, which offers a memoir-style collection of her thoughts and experiences. The text touches on personal anecdotes related to her long-standing career in television, including her roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Hot in Cleveland," as well as her experiences hosting "Saturday Night Live" and winning multiple awards. A significant portion of the excerpts focuses on White's lifelong passion for animals, detailing her work with organizations like the Los Angeles Zoo and her personal relationships with various pets and even a gorilla named Koko. Additionally, she shares reflections on aging, health, comedic timing, the challenges of being a public figure (like the red carpet), and warm memories of her late husband, Allen Ludden.

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