George Clooney shared memories of his early years in Hollywood with People, describing how he met showbiz legends and once found himself on the brink of conflict with Frank Sinatra. The 64-year-old actor enjoyed reminiscing by meeting reporters on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of his new movie, Jay Kelly.
Clooney admitted that one of his first experiences in Hollywood was working as a chauffeur for his famous aunt Rosemary Clooney, who helped him meet famous singers. He says it gave him a unique insight into life behind the scenes of the music industry and how to deal with success and failure.
Among those he drove was Tony Bennett himself. Clooney noted that close contact with such artists taught him a valuable life lesson: “I learned a very good lesson about success, failure and how to deal with them. And I always remember that I was lucky to learn this lesson so early.”
The actor specifically remembers the incident with Frank Sinatra. “One day he got mad at me for starting a boycott and said, ‘What you’re doing isn’t working!’ he said. But it was great. I got a scolding from Frank Sinatra!” – Clooney recalled with a smile.
In addition to funny stories, the actor also emphasized the importance of long-term friendships. He credited friends who knew him before he became famous with helping him stay sane. “We’ve been friends for 40 years. I slept on their couch when I had no money. They’re always there when you get too much praise, and they’re the first to remind you that you’re not perfect.”
Meanwhile, George Clooney had previously confirmed that work on the movie “Ocean’s Fourteen” had begun. Read who will be returning to their roles here.
Source: People Talk
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