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Published 16:01 IST, May 6th 2023

Nicolas Cage reveals his first memory in mother's womb: I could see faces

Nicolas Cage's recent revelation on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert about his earliest memory in the womb has sparked intrigue among the fans.

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Nicolas Cage made an astonishing revelation during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The 59-year-old star claimed that his earliest memory dates back to the time when he was in his mother’s womb, where he recalled perceiving faces in the darkness. He also contemplateed the existence of an eternal essence after death, leaving room for speculation.

Nicolas Cage's Astonishing Revelation: Recalling Faces in the Womb

In a candid conversation with Stephen Colbert, Nicolas Cage acknowledged the seemingly far-fetched nature of his claim while expressing a genuine belief in its possibility. “Listen, I know this sounds really far out and I don’t know if it’s real or not," the Ghost Rider star began, “But sometimes I think I can go all the way back to in utero and feeling like I could see faces in the dark or something."

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Although Cage couldn’t provide concrete explanations for the source of the mysterious faces he witnessed. He speculated that they might have been a result of vocal vibration resonating through him during the early stages of development. Despite the abstract nature of his memories, Cage pondered over the potential validity of his visions.

Nicolas Cage's musings on life after death

During the interview, Nicolas Cage also touched upon his thoughts regarding life after death. The accomplished actor, who has been honored with prestigious awards such as an Academy Award and Golden Globes, expressed his belief in the continuity of his inner essence even after his physical body ceases to exist.

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Cage mused on the concept, stating, “Oh, wow. Nobody really knows, I don’t know. They say that electricity is forever eternal. That the spark keeps going. I like to think whatever spark is animating our bodies, once the body passes on, that the spark continued to go. But whether or not that electricity has consciousness or not, who can really say?”

The revelations of Nicolas Cage’s extraordinary recollection and his philosophical ponderings have ignited curiosity and captivated the public’s attention. Fans and skeptics are left contemplating the mysteries of human memory and the potential existence of an eternal essence beyond physical boundaries. While the veracity of Cage’s claim remains uncertain, his openness about his experience and his contemplation of life’s deeper questions have added yet another layer of intrigue to his enigmatic persona. 

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16:02 IST, May 6th 2023