America Still Kno-o-ows His Name! Ted Danson Shares His Path to Finding Balance, Love and Success in the October/November AARP The Magazine

AARP The Magazine October/November Issue Featuring Ted DansonTed Danson's career may have been at a peak playing the shallow, philandering bartender Sam Malone in Cheers, one of the most beloved TV shows of all time. But when he officially closed the "bar" in 1993, his personal life was approaching a nadir. In an exclusive interview with AARP The Magazine (ATM), the Emmy-award winner, now 69, shares why his happiest years have come after his hair went gray.  Danson reveals his secrets to making the second half of life the richest part by finding balance, whether it's accepting that life will be messy, fighting fear with gratitude, or embracing the challenges of work when many of those around you are younger. "It's like, the coach still puts you in the game, but you have to stay up later and work harder. That's cool," says Danson.The actor also reveals to AARP his personal thoughts on aging; the deep connection and devotion he has to his wife, Mary Steenburgen; and his secrets to late-career success. Plus Danson discusses how Mary has helped him overcome the daily anxieties he has faced much of his life, from finding jobs to keeping his family happy and healthy. The...
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