Mick Jagger, 82, rejects the idea that aging makes you wiser: 'There's nothing good about it'
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger expressed a cynical view on aging during a recent podcast interview, stating there is nothing positive about getting older. Despite his age, he remains committed to touring and performing.
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It provides a candid look at the personal perspective of a cultural icon regarding the physical and mental realities of aging.
Mick Jagger in 2025. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images 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.
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