Mandela Turns 90

Former South African President Nelson Mandela sits beside a bowl of roses during an interview with the media at his house in Qunu, rural southeastern South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008. Mandela celebrated his 90th birthday Friday by urging the wealthy to share with the less fortunate and by saying he wished he had been able to spend more time with his family during the anti-apartheid struggle.

A giant birthday card stands next to a sculpture of Nelson Mandela, who was celebrating his 90th birthday in his hometown in Qunu, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008. The card is addressed to Madiba, an affectionate name give to Mandela meaning father. Mandela was imprisoned for nearly three decades for his fight against apartheid.

Students from the Bertrams Junior School sing "Happy Birthday" as they celebrate their school's 90th year, as well as Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008.

Cupcakes are delivered at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday July 18, 2008, for Nelson Mandela, who is celebrating his 90th birthday at his hometown in Qunu, South Africa.

Mandela Turns 90 — AP Photo/Denis Farrell

A painting of Nelson Mandela, one of many gifts presented to Mandela, who was celebrating his 90th birthday at his hometown in Qunu, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday July 18, 2008.

Students from the Bertrams Junior School clamor to touch a sculpture of Nelson Mandela as they celebrate their school's 90th year as well as Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, left, with his wife Graca Machel, at his home in Qunu, rural southeastern South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela poses with his grandchildren, at his home in Qunu, South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008. Mandela, the anti-apartheid icon, spent his 90th birthday at home in Qunu with his family, with the whole village celebrating.

Former Robben Island prisoners Tokyo Sexwale, second left, and Mac Maharaj, right, blow out a candle on the cake made in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela during his 90 birthday celebration, on Robben Island, South Africa, Friday, July 18, 2008. Mandela spent 27 years of his life in exile on Robben Island.