Michael Douglas Embraces 'Lazy Era,' Shifts Focus to Family and Golf

Actor Michael Douglas, 82, has declared he is in his "lazy era," prioritizing family and leisure activities like golf over his career. In a recent interview with Page Six, Douglas revealed that his values have shifted, with his family and community now taking precedence over his professional life.

"Yeah, I’m trying to improve my golf game, travel everywhere I haven’t been before," Douglas stated, outlining his current interests. "Basically, my values have changed from career being probably the most important thing to my family and community."

This personal shift comes as Douglas releases his new memoir, "One Helluva Ride." The book offers a retrospective look at his personal life and extensive career. He recounts early struggles, including sharing a small New York City apartment with Danny DeVito when they were both aspiring actors.

In the memoir, Douglas also addresses his past struggles with cocaine use, detailing his entry into rehab in September 1992. He notes that his eldest son, Cameron, has also faced addiction issues, which led to a seven-year prison sentence. Douglas reflected on the prevalence of drug use during his active career, describing cocaine as a "ridiculous drug" that impacted many, including his son.

"Having a little age behind me and looking back at it and realizing it was a really ridiculous drug and consumed a lot of people, my son included and a lot of others," he shared. "My little beware tale in terms of my experiences."

Douglas also mentioned that his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, is currently reading his memoir, which includes details about his past romances and affairs. Despite the potentially sensitive content, Douglas expressed contentment with sharing his experiences. "I’m happy I got it out there," he said, adding, "We’re in our 26th year [married] and I enjoy her company very much. She’s so talented and funny."