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OnDaFence 36M/44M
44267 posts
5/31/2015 9:55 am

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6/2/2015 12:01 pm

Happy 85th



Who would ever have guessed when this actor showed up on Rawhide back in the 1960's he would become such an American Icon. I found an interesting article with 6 points about his mufti-faceted life you might not know, least wise I didn't know.



6 Things You Never Knew Or Perhaps Forgot About Clint Eastwood In Honor Of His 85th Birthday. Clint Eastwood is an enduring cultural icon of masculinity -- even as he turns 85 on May 31. The gravelly voiced actor-director has left his mark on Hollywood, bringing home five Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, and numerous other honors. So on this, his 85th birthday, we'd like to go ahead and make his day. (Sorry, we couldn't resist.) Here are six things you never knew or perhaps have forgotten about Eastwood



The music for "Mystic River," "Million Dollar Baby," "Flags of Our Fathers," "Grace Is Gone," "Changeling," "J. Edgar," and the original piano compositions for "In the Line of Fire" were all him. He also wrote and performed the song heard while the credits rolled in "Gran Torino." He taught himself to play the piano and played well enough to perform at Carnegie Hall.



2. He talked to an empty chair at the Republican Convention in 2012.
As the mystery guest speaker, Eastwood delivered a 12-minute prime-time speech in which he spoke to an empty chair that was meant to represent President Barack Obama. Multiple news sources described the speech as "rambling," and Eastwood took a lot of ribbing afterward. The incident led to the "Eastwooding" Internet meme spreading via Twitter where people would pose next to empty chairs.



3. He was the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Eastwood was elected mayor In 1986 and served one two-year term. He ran on a pro-business platform and one of his political victories was the repeal of a ban to sell and eat ice cream in public. Eastwood did not seek a second term, although clearly there was still more work to be done: While not enforced, the community still prohibits the wearing of high heels without a permit.



4. He turned down the role of James Bond.
He was offered the role of James Bond in 1983 when Sean Connery stepped down. Eastwood declined, saying that the role of James Bond should be portrayed only by a British actor. He also turned down playing Superman.



5. He has a soft spot for historic buildings.
Eastwood bought the Mission Ranch in Carmel in 1986, rescuing the property from an impending fate as a condominium development. He is said to have sought out the best craftsmen for renovation, craftsmen who have replicated moldings, door frames and hardware to match the style of the original buildings. The property is a popular hotel and restaurant today.



6. He didn't only say "Go ahead; make my day."

While that may be the most memorable line, there were plenty more -- especially as they relate to guns.Other memorable Eastwood quotes:
“I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”
“It's a hell of a thing; killin' a man. You take away everything he ever had and ever would have.”
“Nothing wrong with shooting ... as long as the right people get shot.”



At 85, he remains a man of many facets. Happy birthday, Clint. We hope you have a good one.

Hungr4Yungr 75M
5766 posts
5/31/2015 10:45 am

Thanks for the memories, Bret. Clint certainly made a lot of them.


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 10:50 am

    Quoting Hungr4Yungr:
    Thanks for the memories, Bret. Clint certainly made a lot of them.
That's one heck of a long career!


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 1:14 pm

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Yes seen the pic....... Incredibly handsome.


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 1:15 pm

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No. I didn't run across that one.


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 4:37 pm

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I found that Tux pic for the James Bond reference and the German Uniform for the mayor's office thought it added that special touch!


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 4:38 pm

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You're welcome.... had to post that push up pic when I seen that... it was like WoW!


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 6:40 pm

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WAY TOO Talented to be STR8!


OnDaFence 36M/44M

5/31/2015 11:31 pm

    Quoting sweetone09:
    962 wow clint is really got old but he have some good movise
We are so lucky to have such a talented actor such as him.


Spicy_D69 61M
514 posts
6/2/2015 11:03 am

I always did like Clint Eastwood and his movies


OnDaFence 36M/44M

6/2/2015 12:01 pm

    Quoting Spicy_D69:
    I always did like Clint Eastwood and his movies
He is distinctive both in his selections and his acting roles.