Mick Jagger has said there is "nothing good" about growing older, rejecting the notion that age brings wisdom, in a candid interview with The New York Times podcast The Interview. The 82-year-old Rolling Stones frontman spoke about the physical and mental toll of ageing, as well as how decades of fame have left him feeling disconnected from ordinary life, offering a rare moment of introspection from a musician still actively performing and recording.

Jagger said that instead of gaining wisdom with age, "you forget everything", adding that he could no longer do things as quickly or freely as before. He also reflected on how over 60 years of fame have made him feel "disassociated" from others, saying he tries to stay grounded by walking the streets alone. The comments follow the Stones' 25th studio album, 'Foreign Tongues', released on 10 July, which became their 15th UK Number One, level with The Beatles; Jagger has said he has already begun writing new material and hopes the band will tour again in 2027.