I think you're right about that. For years he seemed to have cultivated this almost stoic image where he sat through interviews and TV shows without even moving a muscle.

But over the last few years he appears to have eased up a lot in that regard, and it suits him incredibly well. There was never any doubt that he was beautiful and talented, but this "change" makes him even more likable and (in a way) approachable.

So it seems aging really only has advantages :)