Reasons To Be Cheerful: Caller's Life Lessons Will Make You Smile

29 February 2016, 13:14 | Updated: 26 August 2016, 08:28

As James O'Brien talked about happiness in later life, Ian phoned in with his inspiring take - it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

In a call that ranged from X Factor to designer clothes, Ian offered some the LBC presenter some real nuggets of wisdom.

Take a look above - it might make you see the glass is more half full than you'd realised.

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