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Fans react to John Legend taking swimming lessons at 40
John Legend has revealed that he is taking swimming lessons for the first time since he was 5 years old, at the age of 40.
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Some pointed to Legend’s hit song “All of Me”, which includes the following lines: “My head’s under water, but I’m breathing fine/ You’re crazy and I’m out of my mind.” (Shutterstock/File)
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n a recent tweet, John Legend has revealed that he was taking swimming lessons for the first time since he was 5 years old, at the age of 40.
Better late than never, right?
“I can’t really swim. Today I took my first swimming lesson since I was like 5,” Legend wrote in the tweet. “My dad learned in his 60’s so I feel like I’m ahead of schedule.”
I can't really swim. Today I took my first swim lesson since I was like 5. My dad learned in his 60's so I feel like I'm ahead of schedule.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 28, 2019
Immediately after sharing the news, some fans expressed their support for the father-of-two, while others commented in disbelief.
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As reported by People, some thanked Legend for sharing his story, empathising with the experience of being unable to swim.
“I learned when I turned 30 – was tired of being worried about and avoiding water – You’ll do great!!!” wrote a fan on Twitter.
I learned when I turned 30 - was tired of being worried about it and avoiding water - You’ll do great!!!
— Janet Gomez (@painterlyj) January 29, 2019
“I’m taking swim lessons this spring. Thanks for sharing your story. I no longer feel ashamed,” said another fan.
I’m taking swim lessons this spring. Thanks for sharing your story. I no longer feel ashamed.
— Jamillah Jackson (@jymbj) January 28, 2019
“Good for you! The life you save may be your own, your child’s, a perfect stranger’s even! It’s NEVER too late,” added another Twitter user in support of Legend.
Good for you! The life you save may be your own, your child's, a perfect stranger's even! It's NEVER too late.
— I blame Lolo (@StormyBluePup) January 28, 2019
The American Red Cross expressed its support as Legend shared his experience of learning a crucial skill. “Congrats! Learning about water safety and how to swim [is] important at any age. #BetterLateThanNever,” they wrote.
Congrats! Learning about water safety and how to swim are important at any age. #BetterLateThanNever
— American Red Cross (@RedCross) January 29, 2019
Some pointed to Legend’s hit song “All of Me”, which includes the following lines: “My head’s under water, but I’m breathing fine/ You’re crazy and I’m out of my mind.”
“So what happened when your head was under water? Did you breathe fine? Was it all a lie?!” asked a fan on Twitter.
Legend wrote back, “All. Lies. Hahaha.” (geo/kes)
All. Lies. Hahaha https://t.co/ul2toK3N8f
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 28, 2019
