Famed musician, singer-songwriter and philanthropist Sting recently opened up his vaults in a new lengthy interview with Daily Mail. Inside the discussion, the singer touches on subjects pertaining to his newest album, The Last Ship, his own humanity and death, drugs and why his children won't be inheriting his fortune.
The 62-year-old legend explains that while his wealth is immense, he currently employs more than 100 people. Therefore, for his children, "I told them there won't be much money left because we are spending it! We have a lot of commitments. What comes in, we spend, and there isn't much left. I certainly don't want to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks."
Commitments aside, it's pretty safe to say that Sting's fortune is vast and somewhat never-ending, considering the number of successes he's had over the years. So, don't worry; something tells us Sting's kids will probably be just fine.
The interview then turns to one of true self-reflection, with Sting commenting, "I have lived more of my life than is to come: That is an interesting place for an artist – more interesting than writing about your first girlfriend. It is kind of serious. . . In our sixties, how do we face this imponderable idea that we are not going to exist anymore? We make art. We tell stories. We have to face it, to tell it. I am certainly not ready for death. Do I fear it? Well, I fear sudden death. I want to die consciously. I want to see the process. I suppose I already do."
On the topic of drugs, it appears the rock star had quite a bit to say. He admits to using marijuana as a way to pump up his creative juices, but that's it. The idea of social usage doesn't appeal to him, saying, "It's a tool, just as a pen is." However, he goes on to state that while he certainly doesn't support the idea that you need to take drugs to create art, "you can't nullify the work of The Beatles. They took LSD and they made fantastic albums. Miles Davis made the most extraordinary music on heroin."
But, of course, not everyone can take LSD and churn out Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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