OldFatGuy: I'm still alive. I've shattered my previous record (level 88) as I am at level 98 and still kicking.
With authentic enthusiasm, I wish good fortune to you and hope that you reach
65535 (FFFF). Upon reaching such a level, you might prefer permanently halting all further gameplay (on that particular save file/character, at least), as (from what I had read) the game will become inoperative.
Personally, I find it refreshing when learning of another person whom derives so much entertainment value from a single game.