Mel Gibson gives advice to younger self, shares list of regrets on 'The Late Show'

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Mel Gibson offered his younger self some sagely advice Tuesday during his apperance on The Late with Stephen Colbert.

In a segment titled Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars, Gibson and Colbert shared a blanket under the stars where the Lethal Weapon star was asked questions about life and his career.

"Is Mel short for Melvin?" Colbert asked to which Gibson replied, "No, it's short for mmm..."

When asked if he has any regrets when he looks back on his life, The 60-year-old noted "No, not one. They tend to come in clusters."

Gibson was then questioned about what he would tell his younger self. "Well, don't be so caught up in the little things, take advantage of all the gifts the world has to offer and live every day to the fullest," he said before concluding, "I'd also tell myself — my younger self — to shut the [expletive] up."

Gibson was featured on the late night show to promote his latest film, World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge starring Andrew Garfield. The film represents a comeback of sorts for Gibson whose career stalled in 2006 after he was arrested for driving under the influence and a recording was released of him making anti-Semitic remarks.