Tom Brady announced Feb. 1 that hes retiring for good from football.
Ill get to the point right away, Brady, 45, said in a video posted toTwitter.
Im retiring for good.
It wont be long-winded.
You only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year.
AARP spoke to Brady prior to the announcement.
Whats it like for you watching these four world-famous superfans go crazy for Brady?
It blows me away.
Its refreshing to see age-70-plus women loving sports.
What does this movie say about the enduring nature of fandom?
Sports brings so many people together, and its not just about the game.
What do your fans mean to you?
Were playing a sport and competing, but what we do is really entertainment.
So, you take a stab at entertain people.
People want to see you come through, so I always give a shot to do my best.
If someones paying their hard-earned money to buy a ticket, I want to be great for them.
Who are you the ultimate fan of?
I had posters of him on my wall, and hes still one of my all-time idols.
But hes one of the greatest and a terrific guy.
You retired, then unretired last year.
Retirement is a scary word.
I mean, youre not retiring from life.
So, when I am done with football, I believe I have many chapters to write.
Youve got to keep your mind busy.
Youve got to keep your body active.
Youve got to keep your spirit active.
Youve got to do things you enjoy doing with people you enjoy doing them with.
Lets say the moment eventually comes.
What would an ideal day of retirement look like?
You know, 23 years into this career, some decompression and relaxation would be good.
It would be nice to be a little slower paced in the morning.
