He could also be 91, however Willie Nelson says he isn’t involved about his mortality.
The nation singer shared his ideas about dying in an interview with AP Information on Friday, November 1.
“Nicely, I’m 91 plus, so, you recognize, I’m not apprehensive about it,” he advised the outlet. “I don’t really feel dangerous. I don’t harm anyplace. I don’t have any motive to fret about dying. However I don’t know anyone who’s lived perpetually.”
He added, “I take fairly excellent care of myself. And I really feel like I’m in fairly fine condition bodily.” earlier than joking, “Mentally? That’s one other story.”
Nelson, who launched his 153rd album, Final Leaf on the Tree, on Friday, November 1, additionally touched on what he hoped his legacy could be after his eventual passing.
“I had fun. And I did what I got here right here to do: make music,” he mentioned.
It’s not the primary time Nelson has mirrored on the idea of ageing. He’s beforehand shared that he believes the key to his longevity is a optimistic perspective.
“I recognize every thing I get and I’ve been fortunate,” he advised Forbes in April 2023. “I’m a bit bit amazed that I’m to begin with nonetheless right here, [And] I’m having an excellent time. I’m having fun with the singing, I believe it’s good for me. Individuals come up, instantly, pay some cash to come back hear me or any individual sing, and it’s a terrific vitality trade on the market and I look ahead to it each time.”
The musician additional divulged what he does day-to-day to contribute to a protracted life, throughout an interview with Parade in April 2023.
“It’s important to do one thing each day to pay for the day,” Nelson advised the outlet. “It is advisable run, stroll, swim, sing; no matter it’s that’s vital to you, it’s a must to do it after which see how lengthy you’ll be able to maintain doing it.”
In the meantime, he advised Slate in December 2020 that he was stunned he was nonetheless alive previous his 20s as he mirrored on his youth.
“Nicely, after I was younger, I used to be fairly dumb. And now that I’m older, I’m fairly f—ing dumb. I don’t know every thing, and I believe I do. So there’s the issue,” he mentioned. “I didn’t ever assume I’d get this outdated. I all the time thought I used to be fortunate to make it previous 21.”
And whereas the veteran star has no plans to retire, he advised Individuals in Might 2023 that he’s slowing down the tempo he does issues.
“There’s most likely different issues I’ll do and may do, however I’m not going to push myself too onerous,” he mentioned. “I do know at some point all of it ends, however I’m not speeding it.”