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"IT'S BETTER TO BE INTERESTING than to be beautiful," Maye Musk astutely writes in her new book "A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success" (Viking Life). Well, what if you're both? e Canadian-South African model struggled through poverty to raise three children on her own (you may have heard of son, Elon Musk), earned two master's degrees and launched a successful dietetic practice in three countries, appeared in Beyoncé's "Haunted" video and is the oldest spokesmodel for CoverGirl at age 71. "One reason I'm not afraid of aging is that every decade of my life has been better than the last," the LA resident and active public speaker declares in her memoir, an absorbing read of her highs and lows that's punctuated with practical advice. Musk opens up about the plans she's made, motherhood and her hotter-than- ever modeling career. What inspired your book's title, "A Woman Makes a Plan"? is comes from the Afrikaans saying, "'n boer maak 'n plan.'" It means a farmer makes a plan if things go wrong. And that's what I've done. Too often, I was in a bad situation and waited too long to make a change. roughout your book, one is struck not only by your resiliency but your sense of humor. Were these two qualities always ingrained in you? I do what is right. When people are dishonest, I will defend myself and others. I also have a great sense of humor. I've said I want my gravestone to read, "She was funny." BAL HARBOUR 101 "A Woman Makes a Plan" (Viking Life) is the second book by dietician and model Maye Musk, seen here wearing an Akris suit. "I am happy to represent older women. I didn't aim to be the forerunner, but that's what I'm called." It Girl at 71 It wasn't always Met Balls and Beyoncé videos for Maye Musk, CoverGirl model and mom to Elon, who inspires with her new memoir. BY JESSICA MEHALIC LUCAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUSAN BOWLUS COURTESY PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE