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Keith Richards reveals why he finally kicked his latest bad habit: ‘You slow down if you want to keep going’

Keith Richards has stopped smoking cigarettes, calling the habit "childish." The Rolling Stones guitarist believes slowing down is necessary to keep going. This change comes as he reflects on his eight decades of life.

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Confirmed that the habit Richards quit was smoking cigarettes.

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  1. Keith Richards Quits Smoking Cigarettes at 82

    Keith Richards has stopped smoking cigarettes, calling the habit "childish." The Rolling Stones guitarist believes slowing down is necessary to keep going. This change comes as he reflects on his eight decades of life.

    What's confirmed:

    • Keith Richards is 82 years old.
    • Richards has stopped smoking cigarettes.
    • Richards described the habit as "childish".
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  2. Keith Richards Quits Smoking Cigarettes

    Keith Richards, 82, has stopped smoking cigarettes, describing the habit as "childish." He stated that slowing down is necessary to keep going. Richards continues to smoke a lot of weed.

    What's confirmed:

    • Keith Richards is 82 years old.
    • Richards quit smoking cigarettes years ago and called the habit "childish".
    • Richards stated, "You slow down if you want to keep going".

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Richards admits he smokes a lot of weed.
    • Richards described his life as a great-grandad and mentioned jousting with Mick Jagger.
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