George Clooney! YES! (Moderator, read before you move to Lounge, please)

[question everything]

(edited to add plea to the subject)

No, not just because he won for his role in Syriana. But because of his wonderful acceptance speech.

"We are a little bit out of touch in Hollywood every once in a while."

"We were the ones who talked about AIDS when it was being whispered. We talked about civil rights when it wasn't really popular," he said.

"I'm proud to be part of this Academy. I'm proud to be part of this community. I'm proud to be out of touch," Clooney added.

[serryjw]

1. I was never a big fan

until this year. He has so much grace. I proud that he is one of us.

[FreedomAngel82]

9. Oh I loved him in "Batman"

That's when I totally became a fan. :P Of course this past year or so is when I've been really appreciated him even more.

[serryjw]

18. Never saw it.....

will go rent it. he doesn't take himself too seriously. I love his self deprecating humor. Did you see him on Oprah? I guess he and marriage don't work.
You won't belive it...BUT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clooney is updated ALREADY!!!

[liveoaktx]

15. VIDEO-speech

Because he makes me proud to be a liberal

[question everything]

16. Thank you so much! I knew DU will be the place to view this (nt)

[calmblueocean]

2. I thought that was well said. A nice take on a stereotypical con criticism

It will be remembered for a long time.

[catmother]

3. yes. he was great.

:toast:

[Pale Blue Dot]

4. I want to BE him.

I'm almost 38 years old, and I have never admired a celebrity so much.

[crispini]

5. Moving to Lounge in three... two... one...

Wassamatter, the Lounge not "good enough" for you? ;)

[question everything]

14. Too good for such a serious topic..

After all, his Syriana was about how the oil executives and the politicians beholden to them run the affairs of far away country.

And his Good Luck and Good Night was when those who did not swear their allegiance to the flag were considered traitors. Imagine that!

[goforit]

6. Has anyone seen the movie Goodbye and goodluck?

[fooj]

13. Yep. Excellent film.

Peace.

[serryjw]

17. Yes, I was great

It was a tough year for Oscar...too many choices, but it also deserved awards.

[FreedomAngel82]

7. I thought that was a really great speech

I also liked when they showed the docs and they showed FDR and him talking about his new deal. I LOVED IT! Does anybody have a clip I can download of that?

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[mondo joe]

10. IMO, "hollywood" was code for "liberal". I was so proud. n/t

[question everything]

19. Yes, just as several decades ago "East Coast Liberals" was a code word

for Jews

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[ncrainbowgrrl]

12. That was a great great speech.

I was amazed to hear such truth to power being spoken

[Pastiche423]

20. I was hoping he would win something

ANYTHING so that I can hear him speak. And I was glad Jon gave him a lead-in.

He din't disappoint.

[President Kerry]

21. Real classy guy.

Bravo Mr. Clooney! Let RW take their dismissive and insulting "out of touch" talking point and shove it up their collective ass. Self-anointed "middleground" bastards.