Nicolas Cage reveals how raising a toddler in his 60s reshaped priorities

Nicolas Cage admitted that becoming a father at an older age has changed his outlook on life.

​During a recent appearance on The New York Times's podcast The Interview, the 62-year-old actor talked about how acting without forethought or consideration of the consequences during his younger years had affected both his career and personal life.

​Speaking to host David Marchese, Cage said, "It's no secret that I have over the years, particularly early on, perhaps, had a lack of impulse control and probably shouldn't have bought that car or shouldn't have bought that property or whatever it was."

​The Ghost Rider actor shared that his playful side is still alive as a performer, noting, "You get a laugh when you do something unexpected. That's what makes people laugh in my view, or you do something marvelously witty."

​However, Cage explained he lives a much quieter, calmer and more disciplined life today, opposite of what he used to have in the past.

​"I am extraordinarily boring right now. I live a very monastic life. I am not taking any risks whatsoever if I can avoid it. I am really going to go the other way," the actor shared.

​And one of the reasons for living a "monastic life" is raising a toddler.

​Cage gushed, "I am all about raising my three-and-a-half-year-old — my toddler — to have a happy and healthy life. That is my focus."

​"That, and when I work. That's it," he added.

​It is pertinent to mention that Cage welcomed a daughter with his wife Riko Shibata in 2022. He is also a father to two adult sons from previous relationships.