Think of Colin Farrell as your ultimate guide to embracing life’s changes.
During a recent episode of The View, Joy Behar inquired about the actor’s thoughts on turning 50 and how he perceives the process of aging.
Farrell responded enthusiastically, saying, “I love getting older. In your teens, 20s, and 30s, you’re always searching for your identity, trying to figure out your place in the world, questioning the meaning of life and your worthiness. But as you age, those uncertainties start to dissipate.”
He also touched on the universal fear of death, noting, “It’s something we all worry about.”
To emphasize his point, he remarked, “It’s been said a thousand times before—death is the one thing we all inevitably face.”
That’s when Behar interrupted with, “Not me. I’m not going. I am telling you, I’m not going!”
Farrell burst Behar’s bubble by teasing, “I hope it’s a long time away. But that Grim Reaper is coming for you, as well, sister!”
The co-hosts had a good laugh before Behar exclaimed, “But, not today!”
Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin reassured Behar by repeating her claim, “Not today.”
Farrell went on to elaborate, “It shouldn’t be this big, fearsome thing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not okay with it… I love getting older, but I’d love to tip the brakes a little bit. It all seems to be going too fast. But as you said, just enjoy the moment, enjoy the day, try and have a bit of gratitude. Nature is always around, human beings are making a mess of things. But nature is honest and always there, and all that kind of jazz. I love being 50.”
Well said, Colin.
The View airs on weekdays at 11/10c on ABC.