Having Parkinson’s disease is something Neil Diamond is learning to accept.
The “Hello Again” singer, 82, says it has only been “in the last few weeks” that he has accepted his diagnosis, which he first disclosed in 2018. The interview will air this weekend on CBS Sunday Morning.
However, the cyclone in my life has somehow subsided, and things are now as quiet as this recording studio, according to reporter Anthony Mason.
“And I find it enjoyable. I’ve discovered that I like myself more. The beat goes on and will continue long after I’m gone because I’m kinder to myself and other people. “.
The musician stopped performing on the road five years ago, but that hasn’t stopped him from staying in touch with his devoted fans.
He states in the interview, “I’m still doing it. But I must accept that this is who I am. “And I’m ready to do it. OK, so this is the hand God has dealt me; I must make the best of it, and I am. “.
Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond opens up to Anthony Mason about coming to terms with his Parkinson’s diagnosis, his career, and the Broadway show based on his life of @beautifulnoise this “Sunday Morning.” pic.twitter.com/zmi7v5YYrk
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On this episode of “Sunday Morning,” legendary musician Neil Diamond opens up to host Anthony Mason about dealing with his Parkinson’s diagnosis, his career, and the Broadway play based on his life, @beautifulnoise. picture on Twitter: “zmi7v5YYrk.
— CBS Sunday Morning (@CBSSunday), March 31, 2023.
The New York native stunned fans and spectators in December when he spontaneously performed his well-known song “Sweet Caroline” during a performance of the biographical musical A Beautiful Noise.
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It was unusual to see the music legend perform in his hometown after 2017.
Prior to his surprise curtain-call singalong, Diamond strolled the red carpet with his wife, Katie McNeil, and made his entrance into the theater to a standing ovation. When he stood up from his box seat in the audience and began speaking, the audience cheered and sang along to the 1969 pop classic.
In the conversation on Sunday, Mason questions the famous person about the hardest part of seeing his younger self portrayed on stage.
Diamond remembers, “It was all pretty difficult.”. “I felt a little embarrassed, flattered, and scared. “.
Mason enquires, “What were you afraid of?”.
We all have a façade, and the truth be known to all, so getting discovered is the scariest thing you can hope for.
Not much of a celebrity am I.
Simply put, I’m me, says Diamond.
