Clint Eastwood is pleased he waited until he was older to have children - because he was too driven by his hormones when he was younger.
The now 79-year-old actor was in his mid-30s when he started his family and believes it was the perfect moment because his lifestyle had calmed down.
The 'Gran Torino' star - who most recently became a father, to 12-year-old daughter Morgan, at the age of 66 - told the American edition of GQ magazine: "I'm a loyal citizen to the family. And that wasn't necessarily a given thing. That was acquired. I think when you're younger, you're driven by a lot of hormonal effects. It's like Everest, 'Because it's there.' There's a lot of people who learn a lot faster than me, that's for sure."
Eastwood - who has six children with four different women - is one of Hollywood's most revered actors and directors and as he approaches his 80s the actor is proud of his legacy and life.
Speaking about his own mortality, the five-time Oscar winner added: "I'm not one of these guys who wants to check out early. But when you check out, it's when you're supposed to check out. I take care of myself. I like working. That's when I'm feeling my best."
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