Gok Wan ‘enjoying the ageing process but craving a quiet life’ as he prepares for his 50th birthday
21.10.2023 - 05:28
/ ok.co.uk
Life has been busy for TV presenter Gok Wan, which is why it comes as no surprise that he's looking forward to "the moment where I kind of stop." The 49 year old fashion expert and This Morning regular exclusively told OK! that, with his 50th milestone birthday on the horizon next year, he's realising just how busy he has been with his many careers in fashion, TV presenting, being a chef, a DJ and generally running back-to-back. He said: "Sometimes I don't give myself enough brain space to really enjoy moments because I'm just so busy, so I think when I turn 50 I'm going to have a little break.
Not a massive one but just enough time to enjoy looking back, and to consider my future." One thing's for sure though, growing old doesn't bother him. He celebrated the people who have Botox and fillers "if it makes them feel good and happy" and revealed that he's actually enjoying the ageing process.
"I mean, there are certain things I could live without - like the backache and being more tired, but I'm not dreading the big 5-0. I'm quite excited." Gok added that turning 50 soon has him thinking about what's next, what he's going to go and what that means for him after previously talking about how London is his 'forever place' but not necessarily his 'forever home.' "This is really on my mind at the moment.
I love my home, I love where I live. My friends are all in London - it's the greatest city in the world and for me, I feel very at home.
"But there's another part of my personality which craves things a bit quieter. I've never been that person before, it's only really been in the last few years." It's miles away from Gok's alter ego as fashion icon by day and superstar DJ by night, with the chef delighting fans at this year's
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