I want to reach 150 years old to date my wife more, says Cid Moreira

The feeling of talking on the phone with Cid Moreira is curious. His big voice is so familiar that it sometimes takes away the reporter’s concentration a little, whose main subject of the interview is the presenter’s 96th birthday, this Friday’s birthday (29).

Cid is already saying that he doesn’t intend to celebrate. “I don’t usually celebrate. I don’t like cake. I’ve had a surprise party and I didn’t like it,” he says. In a few years, however, this should change. His wife, Fátima, has already warned that she will not let her husband’s centenary pass by. There will be a party, yes.

In love, Cid says that, for her sake, he agrees to break protocol and his own shyness. “I have plans to reach 150 years old, I want more time to enjoy life and to date my wife.” Married for 23 years, the presenter says he is happy to receive her help in dialysis sessions at home — his kidneys are only 15% functional — and also to record commercials and videos for social media, which earn him extra money. .

Speaking of money, in 2021, sons Roger and Rodrigo filed a lawsuit to ask for their father’s ban and considered having a share of the future inheritance. The process, in secret from the courts, was won by Cid. For the presenter, this is already part of the past, but it still hurts. “I’ve been working since I was eight years old and someone who doesn’t want to work comes and demands things.” See the full interview below.

How do you feel about celebrating 96 years?

I don’t usually celebrate birthdays, I don’t like it. I feel a little bad, it’s everyone’s temperament. I don’t like cake or congratulations. I’ve already received a surprise party and I didn’t like it.

What balance do you make of your life?

Everything I’ve done to date has worked. On radio, in cinema, in documentaries, on TV, everything. On radio, at the very beginning of my career, I had the chance to present great national and international stars. Even though I was shaking at the base, I went to work. I’ve been doing this since I was eight years old.

Ready to celebrate 100 years?

I have plans to reach 150 years old, I want more time to enjoy life and to date my wife. I don’t want to disappoint her.

How is your health currently?

I am on dialysis due to a kidney problem [descoberto antes da pandemia; seus rins funcionam apenas 15%], but everything is under control. These days I got an allergy due to the new house, I’ve been sleeping a little poorly. But I take medication every day, I go to the doctor, I take anti-allergy medicine, I always see a physiotherapist. In addition, I created a studio at home and I produce for YouTube, Instagram, I paint. These things help me.

Do you do physical exercises, any pastimes for your mind?

I have equipment at home, but only enough to strengthen my muscles. I do a bit of Pilates, on the treadmill and use the computer well, I’m an expert at that. I also play locksmith every weekend and played tennis until I was 89 years old.

What is your professional routine like at home?

In addition to reading excerpts from the Bible on video on social media, I am recording poems by public domain authors for YouTube on my channel. Come in three times a week. On Wednesdays we make recipes, I post interviews with people or myself and I’ve also been recording advertisements for Instagram.

Do these jobs guarantee a good income?

It makes good money. The thing is this: I joined Instagram forcedly, because I heard that there were more than ten people signing up and using my name and Cid Moreira’s stuff. They thought it was me. So, I made an official account. Now I have 1 million followers. I’m recording commercials for Instagram. If anyone wants to hire me… At Globo’s time, half of the commercials had my voice, but then they demanded exclusivity and I stopped doing them.

Do you feel like stopping to rest?

When people ask if I’m going to retire, I say I’m going to work as long as I’m breathing and have a voice.

You still have a lifetime contract with Globo. Does it yield good value?

I had 55 years at Globo and the relationship is great. It’s enough to survive, pay our bills, it gives me a comfortable life. I live well today.

Tell us a little about your relationship with Fátima Sampaio.

They have been married for 23 years. It works because everything I want, she does. She has a good mood all the time.

Cid’s Curiosities: Is he vegan? What is your religion?

I’m a Christian and a lacto-vegetarian, that is, I eat some dairy products, but I haven’t consumed meat since I was 30 years old for reasons of conviction. I don’t miss it at all. My heart is always good, every three months I have exams. My blood levels are great.

What do you think of journalism nowadays and current TV presenters?

I think everyone [os apresentadores da atualidade] they are better than me. Everything evolves. Life is made up of phases. Sometimes some become famous, others take longer. When I was successful, I tried to do everything well and it worked.

How is your relationship with your sons Roger and Rodrigo, who asked for your ban in court?

Everything is resolved, everything was archived due to lack of evidence. Similars attract each other and opposites repel each other. So there was total disagreement. You fight your whole life, you work, you fulfill your commitments and that’s what matters. My philosophy has always been like this: do what is right, no matter who it hurts.

Roger, your adopted son, complained that you had disinherited him.

The adopted son has a father and mother, he was adopted at 22 years old. It’s a past matter, there’s no regret and it’s part of life. I’ve been working since I was eight years old and someone who doesn’t want to work comes and demands things. I can’t accept this. God knows what he does.