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Actor Bryan Cranston (70) does not want to retire: 'It's like I'm stopping breathing'

Actor Bryan Cranston has announced that he has no plans to retire, stating that he intends to keep working as long as possible. The 70-year-old, famous for his role in Breaking Bad, expressed that he remains fully committed to his craft and has no interest in a life of leisure.

Seventy-year-old actor Bryan Cranston has firmly dismissed the idea of retirement, comparing the concept to ceasing to breathe. In a recent interview with People magazine, the American star explained that he has no interest in leading a sedentary lifestyle or sitting on a porch despite his age. Instead, he intends to continue working as an actor and director for as long as he is physically capable, aiming to exhaust all of his creative energy before his career concludes. Cranston is perhaps best known for his iconic portrayal of chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin Walter White in the hit television series Breaking Bad. His critically acclaimed performance in the show earned him a Golden Globe Award in 2014. Throughout his career, he has successfully balanced acting with filmmaking and expresses deep gratitude for the professional life he has been able to lead, asserting that he lacks any desire to step away from the industry.

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