RMD, who added that he feels like he is living on ‘extra time’ at his age, noted that neither of his parents made it to the age of 60.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace Nollywood actor and former commissioner, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has disclosed that he feels as though he is “living on extra time” at 65, describing his life as “one of gratitude”.
The veteran thespian made this known recently while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of The Morayo Show.
RMD also expressed his joy at being Nigerian and alive in an era where more people are self-employed than ever, adding that his parents did not live to see 60.
Speaking during the interview, he said: “Being 65, I feel like I am living on extra time right now. My parents didn’t make 60.
“My life is one of gratitude. I’m happy to be alive and Nigerian at this moment when more people are self-employed than ever in the world.”
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On the secret to his youthful looks and vibrant energy at 65, RMD noted that he eats well and exercises regularly.
Sharing a core principle he lives by to keep ageing at bay, he added: “I eat right and exercise. But there is something that I abide by which was said by another older person: the only way for an old person to stay young is to never let the old person in.
“So, I do not in any way let the old person in. I could have been dressing like an old person, but I maintain classy fashion.
“My eldest child is 43, and to this day, he still looks at me whenever I dress up and just hisses. But I’m not giving up now. There’s no way I’m going to give up.”
