Mick Jagger: Fame Can Disconnect You From Reality

Mick Jagger has responded to comedian John Mulaney's seven-year-old critique, where Mulaney suggested Jagger was "not nice" due to his fame. Jagger, who stated he has never seen Mulaney's segment, acknowledged in an interview that extreme fame can indeed cause people to become "disassociated" from everyday life.

He explained that individuals in show business often associate only with others in the industry, which can lead to a detachment from the experiences of those outside it. Jagger admitted this distance from ordinary folks' experiences is something he has "definitely" felt, requiring conscious effort to fight against.

Jagger attempts to remain grounded by engaging in simple activities, such as walking on the street and buying a newspaper. However, he believes the psychological impact of fame is profound and can be permanently damaging, likening the constant ego trip to a difficult period in an artist's late 20s and early 30s.

The Rolling Stones frontman also touched upon the duality of his public persona versus his private self, noting that the ability to switch off the "rock star" character improves with age. He compared this to method actors who struggle to shed their roles, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of maintaining a sense of normalcy beneath the celebrity façade.