They're old. People get old. We all get old. I'm getting old, though I'm a decade or so behind Bowie. The thing is HOW you get old. Some people turn crotchety. Some become silly caricatures of their former selves (I'm looking at you, Steven Tyler).
Personally, I like the way Bowie is aging. He's not trying to look like a 65 year old Ziggy Stardust. He looks like a typical guy his age, more or less. But he has retained his quirkiness and counter culture vibe, even when he's wearing an old-man cardigan. There is still nods to gender bending in the new video. I hope he lives forever. I'm so glad he has put out new music again.
And what can one say about Tilda Swinton? She has to be one of the most interesting 50 year old women on earth, both in looks and personality. Pairing them together was a brilliant idea.
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