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Clint Eastwood’s Big Speech

I didn’t watch the Republican National Convention. It’s okay I guess because I won’t watch the Democratic National Convention either. I just don’t care that much for politics. But, my cousin texted me this morning to see what I thought of Clint Eastwood’s speech last night. I told him I hadn’t heard it and he said I needed to check it out on CNN. So, I did. I wasn’t sure what I thought. Well, yes I was. It seemed like a Bob Newhart skit. Little did I know how accurate that was. Later I learned that Bob Newhart tweeted “I … Continue reading →

Clint Eastwood Announces Retirement from Acting

His illustrious career in Hollywood has spanned more than a half-century, and according to 78-year-old movie legend Clint Eastwood, that’s enough. At least in regards to acting. Just a few days ago the Tinseltown icon announced that he plans to retire from acting. “You always want to quit while you are ahead,” Eastwood told Britain’s Sunday Express. “You don’t want to be like a fighter who stays too long in the ring until you’re not performing at your best.” Fortunately, there is some good news to report: Eastwood says by stepping away from acting projects he will have more time … Continue reading →

Jack Nicholson Turns 75

There’s nothing like a celebrity’s milestone birthday to make you feel old. Take Jack Nicholson for example. I read that Jack Nicholson turned 75-years-old yesterday. What? That just can’t be! Seventy-five is the age of grandparents – my grandparents – so there’s no way Nicholson can be that old. Then, I realize that my grandparents – all of whom were older than 75 – actually died 20-plus years ago and I am now the age that I think Nicholson should be. Nicholson was but a babe of thirty-two when he appeared in Easy Rider. He was thirty-eight when he won … Continue reading →