Mick Jagger, 82, rejects the idea that aging makes you wiser: 'There's nothing good about it'
During an appearance on The New York Times' podcast "The Interview," Mick Jagger spoke about aging.The Rolling Stones front man said he "forgot all my wisdom" from his 82 years on the planet.Jagger also said he would continue touring for as long as he could.Mick Jagger might be a musical genius, a front man for the ages, and one of England's national treasures, but don't ask him for any tips on getting older — he hasn't got any.On "The Interview," a New York Times podcast, cohost David Marchese asked The Rolling Stones' front man to name the best thing about getting older."There's nothing good about it," he said.Jagger called aging 'not particularly pleasant'When asked if any wisdom came with living on this planet for eight decades, Jagger quipped, "I forgot all my wisdom. I might have had a couple of pearls drop, but I've already forgotten what they are."The singer, who has been known for his raucous onstage presence since the '60s, continued: "You can't do things as quickly as you want to.
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During an appearance on The New York Times' podcast "The Interview," Mick Jagger spoke about aging.The Rolling Stones front man said he "forgot all my wisdom" from his 82 years on the planet.Jagger also said he would continue touring for as long as he could.Mick Jagger might be a musical genius, a front man for the ages, and one of England's national treasures, but don't ask him for any tips on getting older — he hasn't got any.On "The Interview," a New York Times podcast, cohost David Marchese asked The Rolling Stones' front man to name the best thing about getting older."There's nothing good about it," he said.Jagger called aging 'not particularly pleasant'When asked if any wisdom came with living on this planet for eight decades, Jagger quipped, "I forgot all my wisdom. I might have had a couple of pearls drop, but I've already forgotten what they are."The singer, who has been known for his raucous onstage presence since the '60s, continued: "You can't do things as quickly as you want to. Physically, you've got to be more careful."That's not to say we shouldn't expect to see the Rolling Stones on tour again in the future.Jagger is 'up for doing' a world tour to support the band's newest albumThe Times, which released its interview with Jagger on July 11, referenced a recent quote from Keith Richards, the Stones' guitarist, who said that touring at his age (also 82) could be a challenge.Jagger was more enthusiastic about the prospect. "I don't mind touring at all," he said, though he did concede that he would do longer residencies at specific venues if his bandmates didn't want to tour."You don't know what's going to happen to you in life.
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- During an appearance on The New York Times' podcast "The Interview," Mick Jagger spoke about aging.The Rolling Stones front man said he "forgot all my wisdom" from his 82 years on the planet.Jagger also said he would continue touring for as long as he could.Mick Jagger might be a musical genius, a front man for the ages, and one of England's national treasures, but don't ask him for any tips on getting older — he hasn't got any.On "The Interview," a New York Times podcast, cohost David Marchese asked The Rolling Stones' front man to name the best thing about getting older."There's nothing good about it," he said.Jagger called aging 'not particularly pleasant'When asked if any wisdom came with living on this planet for eight decades, Jagger quipped, "I forgot all my wisdom. I might have had a couple of pearls drop, but I've already forgotten what they are."The singer, who has been known for his raucous onstage presence since the '60s, continued: "You can't do things as quickly as you want to.
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