Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has opened up about life at 65, describing it as a period of gratitude.

Speaking on The Morayo Show, he revealed that he feels like he is living extra time, as his parents did not make it to 60.

On the secret to his youthful appearance and energy, RMD attributed it to eating right and exercising. He also shared a piece of advice from another older person: the only way to stay young is to never let the old person in.

He added that despite his age, he maintains a classy fashion sense, which sometimes earns him a hiss from his 43-year-old son, but he has no plans of giving up.

He said:
“Being 65, I feel like I am living an 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 where more people are self-employed than ever in the world.”

“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 anyway 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 till today, he still looks at me whenever I dress and just hiss. But I’m not giving up now. There’s no way I’m going to give up.”