The Godfather star expecting fourth child aged 83
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-6576...
Hats off to the man and congrats! I have so many questions
Shame his child will only know an old man as a father, if he's around.
Hats off to the man and congrats! I have so many questions
Shame his child will only know an old man as a father, if he's around.
I recall a thread in here years ago on the subject of “older” parents. It contained a variety of views, some strongly held, and many personal and frequently moving stories.
I have an “old” Dad. Our relationship when I was younger wasn’t great but it’s fine, if a little distant as an adult. My children have a relatively old Dad. I like to think I’m far closer to them than my Dad was to me. Larger age gaps don’t seem such an issue in modern times. I dunno.
I probably have some issues about fathering a child at 83 though. Genuinely hope the child fares well.
I have an “old” Dad. Our relationship when I was younger wasn’t great but it’s fine, if a little distant as an adult. My children have a relatively old Dad. I like to think I’m far closer to them than my Dad was to me. Larger age gaps don’t seem such an issue in modern times. I dunno.
I probably have some issues about fathering a child at 83 though. Genuinely hope the child fares well.
It's all a bit weird for us Average joes living normal lives on normal incomes but these are not 'normal' people. She seems to be a 'film producer' but has spent most of her 29yrs in college or working on various shorts that nobody has ever heard of. He's older than her Dad which is very off to most of us but I guess when you're a trust fund kid who doesn't really have to work then it's all gravy.
The kid will be financially cared for and live in luxury for its entire life. Once Al has popped his clogs she'll likely hook up with someone much younger, live off inheritance and probably be some sort of tiger mother pushing her kid into the world of film just off the back of who his/her father was, as Al will inevitably have pegged it by then.
They won't be a burden on the state and will hopefully lead a 'nice' life, albeit the biological father won't be a huge part of it.
Incidentally I have two straight female friends (both single) and two lesbian friends (a couple) who have all had a kid without a father, apart from his initial sperm donation. All of the kids are growing up just fine.
The kid will be financially cared for and live in luxury for its entire life. Once Al has popped his clogs she'll likely hook up with someone much younger, live off inheritance and probably be some sort of tiger mother pushing her kid into the world of film just off the back of who his/her father was, as Al will inevitably have pegged it by then.
They won't be a burden on the state and will hopefully lead a 'nice' life, albeit the biological father won't be a huge part of it.
Incidentally I have two straight female friends (both single) and two lesbian friends (a couple) who have all had a kid without a father, apart from his initial sperm donation. All of the kids are growing up just fine.
PurpleTurtle said:
It's all a bit weird for us Average joes living normal lives on normal incomes but these are not 'normal' people.
No doubting that. But I'm sure there must be other sources of money out there that aren't mounds of sagging grey flesh.
He's definitely an iconic mound of flesh, but still.
I for one wouldn't really want to set myself up for life by boning someone over 50 years older than me. I guess I could turn off the lights and send in a professional.
bloomen said:
No doubting that.
But I'm sure there must be other sources of money out there that aren't mounds of sagging grey flesh.
He's definitely an iconic mound of flesh, but still.
I for one wouldn't really want to set myself up for life by boning someone over 50 years older than me. I guess I could turn off the lights and send in a professional.
Compare and contrast with your entire wiring life then.But I'm sure there must be other sources of money out there that aren't mounds of sagging grey flesh.
He's definitely an iconic mound of flesh, but still.
I for one wouldn't really want to set myself up for life by boning someone over 50 years older than me. I guess I could turn off the lights and send in a professional.
An wealthy 85 year old man who recently married a 19 y/o woman goes to see his GP for a check up.
"How are you doing" asks the GP.
"I'm great" says the old man. "My new wife is pregnant, I'm going to be a dad again. Bit of a shock for my 60 y/o son from my first marriage"
"Really" says the GP. "Well let me tell you about another patient of mine, who's a similar age to you. He's got a bit of dementia, is forgetful and makes silly mistakes. He went hunting in the woods last week, but picked up his umbrella instead of his gun on his way out. He's in the woods when a grizzly bear appeared and charged towards him. He got his umbrella that he thought was the gun, pointed it at the bear, and pulled where he thought the trigger would be. And at that moment, he heard two loud gunshots ring out, and the bear fell down dead. Now what's your explanation for that?"
So the old man says "well he thinks he shot the bear, but obviously there was someone else on the scene who fired the bullets".
"Exactly right" says the GP, "now hold that thought and tell me about your wife's pregnancy".
"How are you doing" asks the GP.
"I'm great" says the old man. "My new wife is pregnant, I'm going to be a dad again. Bit of a shock for my 60 y/o son from my first marriage"
"Really" says the GP. "Well let me tell you about another patient of mine, who's a similar age to you. He's got a bit of dementia, is forgetful and makes silly mistakes. He went hunting in the woods last week, but picked up his umbrella instead of his gun on his way out. He's in the woods when a grizzly bear appeared and charged towards him. He got his umbrella that he thought was the gun, pointed it at the bear, and pulled where he thought the trigger would be. And at that moment, he heard two loud gunshots ring out, and the bear fell down dead. Now what's your explanation for that?"
So the old man says "well he thinks he shot the bear, but obviously there was someone else on the scene who fired the bullets".
"Exactly right" says the GP, "now hold that thought and tell me about your wife's pregnancy".
scenario8 said:
I recall a thread in here years ago on the subject of “older” parents. It contained a variety of views, some strongly held, and many personal and frequently moving stories.
I have an “old” Dad. Our relationship when I was younger wasn’t great but it’s fine, if a little distant as an adult. My children have a relatively old Dad. I like to think I’m far closer to them than my Dad was to me. Larger age gaps don’t seem such an issue in modern times. I dunno.
I probably have some issues about fathering a child at 83 though. Genuinely hope the child fares well.
I'm an older father to two of my four. I have an “old” Dad. Our relationship when I was younger wasn’t great but it’s fine, if a little distant as an adult. My children have a relatively old Dad. I like to think I’m far closer to them than my Dad was to me. Larger age gaps don’t seem such an issue in modern times. I dunno.
I probably have some issues about fathering a child at 83 though. Genuinely hope the child fares well.
For the first two I was working shifts, putting in 80 hrs a week, with just 3 days off in four months, coming home exhausted, sleeping in my chair as soon as the kids went to bed. Come the second two, I'd come to the realisation that no employer gives a damn and that if you do a little extra for them, pretty soon, more is expected of you. 50 hours and normally a 5-day week, that was as much as I'd allow them to take. My relationship with the elder two is good, better than I deserve I suppose, but with the younger two, I was with them as they grew up, the youngest being taken all over the south of England for his sport. I know them so much better. It was life reaffirming.
Don't knock being a bit older than average as a father. There are distinct benefits. You are kept younger, certainly in your attitude. Men, and particularly women, become depressing with their outlook on life once their kids are off-hand. When I was in my late 50s/early 60s, I was frequently running the tight five (less the hooker - I have some standards) around, or feeding them, or just enjoying their company. My contemporaries would find it unreasonable, but to me it was fun. I remember the hysterics of my wife and me when we got out the picnic we'd prepared for my lad, only to find he'd eaten the two chickens in less than three hours, and was still hungry. When a team earned promotion, I danced on the pitch with the team.
I was a father at 26 and at 41. If I'd stopped at 2, I'd have missed so much.
83 on the other hand . . .
It is a way to ensure he keeps his young partner. Why would she stick around otherwise. It displays trust in the relationship.
A lot of children are born and will find they have no father as he has effed off.
Even if he is gone they can watch his films to see what he was like. Better if you were not typcast as a psycho in horror films lol.
A lot of children are born and will find they have no father as he has effed off.
Even if he is gone they can watch his films to see what he was like. Better if you were not typcast as a psycho in horror films lol.
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