An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire. 

Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men's clothing store.

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"I'm not the type of person who can sit around by myself," said Fabrizio. "I just enjoy the interaction and that's the big thing, is the interaction with people. It's always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio. 

Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.

His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”

Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.