Most people consider birthdays a time to celebrate and be celebrated‚ however‚ comedy star Jerry Seinfeld does not have “any interest” in festivities as he recently turned 70. “You know what it is&;#63; It’s ‘Boy‚ I could really live with a lot less stuff‚'” he said on an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna. “Things‚ people‚ activities. I’m not doing nothing anymore.” The comedian told hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb how he plans to live the remaining years of his life. “I like to essentialize‚ I like to purify‚ I like to streamline. This is where life gets better‚ not adding more. Add less‚” Jerry‚ who is making his directorial debut on the upcoming Netflix film Unfrosted‚ explained. Jerry Seinfeld reveals his battle with depression Photo by: Dennis Van Tine/starmaxinc.com2013ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDTelephone/Fax: (212) 995-11969/16/13Jerry Seinfeld at the premiere of “Enough Said”.(NYC) Despite his admirable five-decade-long career with multiple recognitions and accolades‚ Jerry admitted that he often battles with a ‘darkening mood.’ “Irrespective of circumstance‚ I just don’t feel good. Sometimes I just don’t feel good. And‚ the best way to get out of it for me is work. Work is the best antidote‚” he said during a recent appearance on In Depth with Graham Bensinger. “That’s why I work so much‚ because…for some reason‚ you feel like you’re not wasting time.” RELATED: Jerry Seinfeld Teases ‘Seinfeld’ Return With Upcoming “Secret” SEINFELD‚ Jerry Seinfeld‚ (Season 3‚ 1992)‚ 1990-98. photo: ©Castle Rock Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection The Bee Movie actor explained that he “realized this tendency to get depressed” that comes with his abilities. “I would never want to not have that if I would lose the creative gift that came with it. It’s part of it. It’s probably an overactive brain. I wouldn’t call it real depression‚” he revealed. “I don’t know what the word for it is. The mood darkens. I get a darkening mood. And I want to get out of it.” Even at 70‚ Jerry intends to keep working hard at his already established career‚ which has earned him a spot as the 12th-greatest stand-up comedian of all time per Comedy Central. Away from work‚ he is directing much of his focus inward to becoming a better person. “Everything that you’re worried about is going to be gone like that…All this hand-wringing worry and concern over‚ ‘How are people viewing me&;#63;’ and‚ ‘Someone said something bad about me‚’ and you get so upset about it‚ is wasted time and energy‚” the father of three told Graham. BEE MOVIE‚ Jerry Seinfeld (voice of Barry B. Benson‚ right)‚ on set‚ 2007. ©DreamWorks/courtesy Everett Collection Jerry also quoted Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius who said “Your only focus should be on getting better at what you’re doing.” “Focus on what you’re doing. Get better at what you’re doing. Everything else is a complete waste of time. So I have this movie coming out in about a month‚” he said‚ referring to his much-anticipated Netflix film scheduled for release this May. “I am so excited to read the worst reviews.” Click for next Article The post Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Opens Up About ‘Darkening Moods’ And Depression As He Turns 70 appeared first on DoYouRemember&;#63; - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A