Bob Dylan Shares Pros and Cons of Turning 80 in Rare Op-Ed: ‘You’re Harder to Program’
Key Points:
- Bob Dylan reflected on turning 80 in a New York Times op-ed, describing the milestone as a liberation from the illusion of control and the pressures of life, calling himself "an old king from some vanished country."
- He noted the downside of aging includes a disconnect between the heart's desires and the body's limitations, a loss of surprise, and the realization that time itself stands still while people move.
- Unlike other octogenarians in the piece, Dylan did not offer direct advice to Donald Trump on his 80th birthday.
- In contrast, actor Robert De Niro criticized Trump for ignoring advice and urged him to seek and follow guidance from trustworthy people.
- Activist Gloria Steinem, also featured in the op-ed, succinctly advised Trump to resign on the occasion of his birthday.