Cyndi Lauper has never been one to sugarcoat things, and when it comes to the subject of aging, the pop icon remains as straightforward as ever. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the 74-year-old music legend didn’t hold back her feelings on getting older, saying bluntly, “It f—ing sucks. Like in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, you could even say it blows!”
Cyndi Lauper on getting older:
Best known for her hit songs like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time,” Lauper, who skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s with her debut album She’s So Unusual, is now preparing for her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. Though she may not be a fan of the aging process, the singer emphasizes the importance of maintaining her physical health and wellness.
“The trick is to take care of yourself,” Lauper explained. “I try to force myself to do something—whether it’s biking, walking, lifting weights, or practicing yoga.” While she admits that keeping active isn’t always enjoyable, Lauper acknowledges that yoga has been particularly beneficial. “Yoga’s great because it puts you in a mental zone,” she said, sharing her secret to keeping both her body and mind in balance.
Despite her commitment to staying in shape, Lauper remains refreshingly honest about her struggles with aging. “Who wants to get old and decrepit? Nobody! But the trick is not to get too decrepit,” she quipped with her trademark humor.
Lauper has been candid about her discomfort with getting older in the past as well. In a 2023 interview with PEOPLE, she reflected on her resistance to celebrating certain birthdays. “One year, when I was 38, I remember I wasn’t going to get up or talk to anybody,” she recalled, sharing how her producer Rick Chertoff encouraged her to embrace life, reminding her, “Life starts at 30. Get up, and come on now.”
As she prepares for her farewell tour, Lauper continues to inspire generations with her bold honesty, vibrant personality, and her commitment to staying active, proving that while aging may not be easy, it doesn’t have to slow her down.
