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Joanna Lumley Reflects on Mortality and Aging in Candid Interview

The 78-year-old actress emphasizes the importance of living fully, embracing aging, and offers advice to younger generations on work ethic and social media use.

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Overview

  • Joanna Lumley, 78, shared her thoughts on mortality, predicting her 'time must be coming quite soon' and stressing the value of cherishing every moment.
  • In the interview, she described aging as a positive journey, urging people to reject the notion that growing old is inherently negative.
  • Lumley highlighted the importance of living day to day, saying she no longer wastes time worrying as she did in her youth.
  • She voiced concerns about the impact of social media on young people's interpersonal skills, urging them to 'put their phones down' and make space for reflection.
  • The actress also critiqued what she sees as a declining work ethic among younger generations, emphasizing the importance of humility, resilience, and hard work.