David Lynchis promising to never retire after revealing he suffers from emphysema.
Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking, Lynch wrote on X after the interview.
I have now quit smoking for over two years.
David Lynch at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 11th Annual Governors Awards in 2019.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images
I am filled with happiness, and I will never retire.
I want you all to know that I really appreciate your concern.
Ladies and Gentlemen,Yes, I have emphysema from my many years of smoking.
It would be very bad for me to get sick, even with a cold.
In the original chat, Lynch said it was unlikely hed direct again unless he did so remotely.
; twomusic videos for Donovan; and the various shorts,weatherreports, andnumber-picking clipshes posted on YouTube.
The album follows 2018sThought Gang, a collaborative effort with thelate composer Angelo Badalamenti.
This story was updated on Aug. 5 at 5 p.m.
ET to include David Lynchs post on X.
