Al Pacino says being a new father at 84 is a 'small miracle'

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Al Pacino is enjoying being a father later in life.

The legendary actor opened up about being a father to a brood including 16-month-old Roman and producer Noor Alfallah in a new interview with People.

“It’s just wonderful to have children,” said the 84-year-old father of four.

“I personally loved it,” Pacino said. “It changed me, if you want to say, for the better. It changed me for life. And the idea that you put your focus on other people who happen to be your children… there’s the love.”

He is also the father of Julie, 34, with acting coach Jan Tarrant, and twins Anton and Olivia, 23, with actress Beverly D'Angelo.

“The Godfather” star reflected on having a new baby as an octogenarian.

“Well, it’s always the same. It’s always the same,” he said. “It's a small miracle. That’s all I can say.”

Pacino has written a new memoir called “Sonny Boy.”

He told The New York Times in a recent interview that part of his inspiration to write the book was because he had his youngest.

“That’s one of the reasons, of course,” he said. “And that was a campaign for me to stick around a little longer if possible.”

“Sonny Boy” will be released on October 15th.