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Jagger calls making film fun, challenging

Martin Scorsese (C) poses with the Rolling Stones (L-R) Ron Wood, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts at the premiere of "Shine a Light" at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York on March 30, 2008. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh)
1 of 5 | Martin Scorsese (C) poses with the Rolling Stones (L-R) Ron Wood, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts at the premiere of "Shine a Light" at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York on March 30, 2008. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh) | License Photo

NEW YORK, April 1 (UPI) -- British rock icon Mick Jagger said he enjoyed working on the new Rolling Stones concert film "Shine a Light" even though it was a bit nerve-wracking at times.

Talking to reporters in New York recently about what it was like starring with his band mates in the Martin Scorsese-directed movie, Jagger said it was "a lot of fun."

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"It took us two days to shoot the picture. We spent about four days doing the premieres and promotions," Jagger explained. "But I think we had a lot of fun. Shooting this movie was quite nerve-wracking in some ways. It was fantastically enjoyable in other ways."

So, what made it nerve-wracking?

"Because we know we have to do something. And I'm sure Marty, you know, has got a lot of things going on. He's got to cover it if it happens. So, you know, it was quite a challenge," Jagger said.

Pressed to speculate if he thinks the Stones will still be performing when they are 70, Jagger, 64, replied, "Oh, I don't know."

Guitarist Keith Richards, 64, then chimed in saying, "But that's only five years away."

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"Yeah, so..." Jagger concluded.

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