Adam Sandler delivered a mix of selfdeprecating humour and big promises after receiving the Career Achievement Award at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, saying he plans to keep making films for years to come.

Speaking to the crowd in Beverly Hills, the Happy Gilmore star didn’t shy away from joking about getting older while sharing his plans for the future. “A lot of people said to me, ‘Sandman, getting an AARP award means that you’re old now,’” Sandler quipped during his speech, acknowledging his changing place in Hollywood with a laugh. “To that I say, it’s not because of this award. I’ve got 10 other reasons that you know I am old.” He then had the audience in stitches listing a handful of those reasons, including humorous observations about his body and habits.

Looking ahead with characteristic humour and optimism, Sandler mused about the years to come. “I don’t know how much time I have left – 60, 70 years. 80 tops, maybe 90 if I start working out,” he said with a grin. But he also made a bold commitment to his fans and his craft: “I promise to every one of you here tonight I will make at least 50 more movies before I am dead – and at least 25 of them will be good.”