Mick Jagger Reflects on Fame and Disconnection After John Mulaney's Standup Bit Seven years after comedian John Mulaney mocked Mick Jagger’s perceived "not nice" demeanor in a 2019 standup special, the Rolling Stones frontman finally addressed the criticism in an interview with The New York Times. Mulaney’s segment, part of his Kid Gorgeous special, had centered on his time working with Jagger during Mulaney’s tenure as a writer for Saturday Night Live in 2012. The comedian had speculated that Jagger’s fame had fundamentally altered his personality, suggesting the musician’s life of global adoration had made him detached from everyday human interactions. Jagger, who admitted he had never seen Mulaney’s special, acknowledged the comedian’s hypothesis but framed it as a reflection of the unique challenges of fame. “Obviously, it’s not normal,” he said, describing the experience of living under constant public scrutiny as a psychological shift. “It is not like most people’s lives. It does affect you. You can become disassociated.” He elaborated that fame often creates a barrier between celebrities and ordinary life, noting that many in the entertainment industry “only hang around with people in show business” because they share a common experience of being in the spotlight. This, he argued, leads to a gradual detachment from “real life.” Jagger admitted that this disconnection has been a lifelong struggle, particularly during his late 20s and early 30s, a period he described as “a very tough time” for performers. He explained that the ego required to sustain a career in show business is immense, and those without such a strong sense of self often face internal conflicts.#the_new_york_times #rolling_stones #saturday_night_live #john_mulaney #mick_jagger
