Hollywood idol Jack Nicholson, 66, says he is calling a halt to his wild days. But growing old disgracefully never stops for some.

1 Alan Clark

The rogue's rogue. The late MP was almost horsewhipped by an angry husband after seducing the man's wife - and two daughters.

2 Jane Juska

This retired teacher placed an ad in the New York Times saying that before her 67th birthday she would like to ''have a lot of sex with a man I like''. She got a book out of it too.

3 Hugh Hefner

Still king of the playboys. Presumably the Viagra and the millionaire status help.

4 George Best

Proof that at some point mad behaviour tips over into sad behaviour.

5 James Brown, pictured

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