George to attend Carousel of Hope Gala on 20 October

I agree with you Missa...but sometimes there is no arguing with people. Here is a nice story that happened that night from Radar Online:

Clooney: Humanitarian, Oscar Winner, Agent, Wingman? George Makes A Fan's Dream Come True!

Is George Clooney planning to add agent to his ever expanding resume?

The big-hearted superstar got friendly with 25 year-old Cody La Scala at the 26th Anniversary Carousel Of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday night. Wheel chair bound from a crippling bout with cerebral palsy, La Scala is an aspiring actor and confessed to Clooney that he is a big fan.

PHOTOS: George Clooney Poses With Cody La Scala

“George was so touched. It was so cute. He hugged Cody and introduced him to Stacy [Keibler]," an eyewitness tells RadarOnline.com. "They chatted for a bit and George encouraged him to follow his dream, took down his number and promised to make some calls!”

George was recognized for his efforts in advocating various humanitarian causes by being honored with the Brass Ring Award and when he bumped into Cody later, he handed him the trophy and said, “Here, hold this!”

PHOTOS: Hollywood's Most Charitable Stars

When Cody told George that he thought Carmen Electra was “hot,” George flagged down the buxom babe and made an intro. Carmen planted a sexy smooch right on Cody’s cheek!

Just when we thought we couldn't love George any more!

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That's a great story..what a lovely name Cody La Scala !
He should make it with an unforgettable name like that.

Hope he gets to La Scala too one day.

Missa wrote:Oh, for Pete's sake.

The word "legend" is in quotes because I was indicating that I was using your words. You'll have no argument from me that Sidney Poitier is a legend, so settle down.

And no, I do not believe that George has any say in any seating arrangements at any event he attends (with the exception perhaps of the Obama fundraiser at his home). The event is run by Mrs. Davis, who apparently makes personal phone calls to each attendee to invite them. Do you think someone who micromanages to that level (not saying that's a bad thing), delegates the seating arrangements? In some of the pictures, Mrs. Davis is sitting to George's left. Perhaps it is she who wanted to sit at the same table with Sidney Poitier.

This wasn't a party planned exclusively for George. It was a biennial charity fundraiser that happened to select George as their honoree this year. If George had a say in the planning process, I'm certain he would have selected better performers than the runner-up from last year's American Idol and an R&B singer from the 90s.

This would be funny if it weren't so tiresome. Not even worth the effort of a click on the eyeroll emoticon.

There is absolutely nothing contentious in what I said, going back to my original point, unless you're looking to read something contentious into it.

BTW, Katiedot, if you're reading this, this kind of thing is exactly the reason so many people are willing to stay away for extended periods or leave entirely. Nobody needs grief from an actor fansite. Life's too short.

Way2Old4Dis wrote:

Missa wrote:Oh, for Pete's sake.

The word "legend" is in quotes because I was indicating that I was using your words. You'll have no argument from me that Sidney Poitier is a legend, so settle down.

And no, I do not believe that George has any say in any seating arrangements at any event he attends (with the exception perhaps of the Obama fundraiser at his home). The event is run by Mrs. Davis, who apparently makes personal phone calls to each attendee to invite them. Do you think someone who micromanages to that level (not saying that's a bad thing), delegates the seating arrangements? In some of the pictures, Mrs. Davis is sitting to George's left. Perhaps it is she who wanted to sit at the same table with Sidney Poitier.

This wasn't a party planned exclusively for George. It was a biennial charity fundraiser that happened to select George as their honoree this year. If George had a say in the planning process, I'm certain he would have selected better performers than the runner-up from last year's American Idol and an R&B singer from the 90s.

This would be funny if it weren't so tiresome. Not even worth the effort of a click on the eyeroll emoticon.

There is absolutely nothing contentious in what I said, going back to my original point, unless you're looking to read something contentious into it.

BTW, Katiedot, if you're reading this, this kind of thing is exactly the reason so many people are willing to stay away for extended periods or leave entirely. Nobody needs grief from an actor fansite. Life's too short.

You're one hundred percent correct. The ability of certain posters to go from zero to sixty over complete nonsense is the reason people take a break from the board or leave entirely. I honestly cannot believe I have spent this long discussing the seating arrangements of a party to which I was not invited. In my defense, you called me out for using quotation marks around the word "legend" (there I go again) as though it were a personal attack on Sidney Poitier, and then asked if I thought George had a say in the planning. I simply answered both. If you didn't like the answer, that's not on me. Most of the people on here are able to agree to disagree without having to leave the board for extended periods.

Although I do think it's odd that my post was "too tiresome" to be worth a click on the emoticon, but not too tiresome to warrant a typed response and a shout out to Katie. I typically just scroll past the posters I find tiresome. As I will be doing in 3...2...1...

If it was George's event then he would have had a say in the seating arrangements but we have to remember that he was just a guest. No one reviews a seating chart with a guest.

Congratulations George!

Congrats George !!

Cinderella wrote:Congratulations George!

YES!

Congratulations George

Wow! Lots of posts to catch up on and lots of people feeling as irritable as I have for the last few days! (-: One comment caught my attention; George introduced Sarah Larson to the Dalai Lhama? Good God! I was actually thinking he must feel strongly about Stacy as since she's been with him she's met the President at least 2 times, Bon Jovi, Bono, and a ton of other amazing people But the Dalai Lhama is someone I've respected for so many years and have wanted to meet The idea he would take Sarah to meet him makes me wonder a bit about him I must admit. Wow! Would have loved to have been a fly on that wall.

What I got from this event is that he was the guest of honor which is the only reason he went. Other than major film icons in their 80's and 90's the rest of the people in attendance were d-listers and many of the people Stacy runs in to at all her hosting events. As for the seating argument, I worked for several non profits in my life and the seating charts are done by the host. And, it's typically boy girl boy girl. Poitier is a film icon and as such placed at the head table and Stacy, lucky girl, got to sit next to him.

All I can say, is she is one lucky lady! And not just because of who she's sleeping with!

Henway found this and I don't think we've seen it yet:

Way2Old4Dis wrote:BTW, Katiedot, if you're reading this, this kind of thing is exactly the reason so many people are willing to stay away for extended periods or leave entirely. Nobody needs grief from an actor fansite. Life's too short.

Well yes, but I haven't found a way in which people can post their different - and opposing - opinions on a site without ever disagreeing or taking umbrage. If anyone has a feasible idea let me know and I'll be happy to make it happen.

I was told some years ago by an experienced forum member that one had to have a thick skin to be active on a forum.

That is so true

bravo!!

Joanna wrote:I was told some years ago by an experienced forum member that one had to have a thick skin to be active on a forum.

That is so true

Joanna is necessary to have thick skin to live not to play ........... this is a game, a relaxing, fun!

Oh Gosh that was awfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ! He really needs lessons !!!

Joanna wrote:I was told some years ago by an experienced forum member that one had to have a thick skin to be active on a forum.

That is so true

I don't think it's true, I am a member of several forums and this is the only one where bashing takes place.

I don't think it's true, I am a member of several forums and this is the only one where bashing takes place. [/quote]

Oh, Next Mrs. - you must have been left off the memo stating that if you put this emoticon behind anything you say it's not considered bashing?

Ahh Sandy thanks for pointing that out. Will use LOL after everything I say from now on

And of course you two aren't bashing another poster right now are you? As I've had to say several times to others, if you're having problems with a particular poster, put them on ignore.

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I don't know about a thick skin, but the ability to understand that when someone disagrees with you that it's not a personal attack is helpful, otherwise you go through cyberlife believing yourself under attack where in reality none is happening.

Katiedot wrote:

Way2Old4Dis wrote:BTW, Katiedot, if you're reading this, this kind of thing is exactly the reason so many people are willing to stay away for extended periods or leave entirely. Nobody needs grief from an actor fansite. Life's too short.

Well yes, but I haven't found a way in which people can post their different - and opposing - opinions on a site without ever disagreeing or taking umbrage. If anyone has a feasible idea let me know and I'll be happy to make it happen.

I have no problems with disagreements or debate -- or even a feisty but civil verbal fight, for that matter. I think my short history here will bear me out on that. But I do have an issue with members intentionally provoking a reaction (for whatever personal reason) and then arguing against the reaction before retreating behind "You said this to me first." That's just juvenile and irksome. And I don't have an answer for you, outside of a virtual pledge to abide by some sort of honor system for mature discourse.

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OMW, he is such a sweetheart.

I wonder if he had to change his pants after that, haha

Katiedot wrote:And of course you two aren't bashing another poster right now are you? As I've had to say several times to others, if you're having problems with a particular poster, put them on ignore.

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I don't know about a thick skin, but the ability to understand that when someone disagrees with you that it's not a personal attack is helpful, otherwise you go through cyberlife believing yourself under attack where in reality none is happening.

We are absolutely not bashing another poster we are making fun of the way some people get away with being rude on this forum just by adding LOL. Obviously it is true because you don't see through it at all. From now on everything I say will have LOL after it to cover my ass as it seems to work for certain people on this site. Assuming that I continue to post here. I come here to share my opinions about George and don't care if people agree or not, what I don't come here for is to be lectured by the moderator. If I want a lecture I can call my mum. I wonder why this site has so many problems that you don't encounter on other forums?? Oh that's right, it's pretty obvious why!!

Perhaps you don't understand that that 'other poster' is also just having some fun and not actually being rude?

Katiedot wrote:Perhaps you don't understand that that 'other poster' is also just having some fun and not actually being rude?

Or maybe we do!!!!

Maggy wrote:I wonder if he had to change his pants after that, haha

ROFL I love that video so much. Now on George's last oh I think he went off key purposely. I'm positive he could have done better than that.

I love it too.

You have to admire his good spirit. He's a trooper

Maggy wrote:You have to admire his good spirit. He's a trooper

AND one of the kindest men I know. I used to think he was gay because ( and no offense meant) but men are usually not as sensitive and caring.

"AND one of the kindest men I know"

Right,

What's why he has me wrapped around his little finger.

cindigirl wrote: Now on George's last oh I think he went off key purposely. I'm positive he could have done better than that.

purposely
I agree

The next mrs clooney wrote:

Katiedot wrote:Perhaps you don't understand that that 'other poster' is also just having some fun and not actually being rude?

Or maybe we do!!!!

Compared to many on here, I thought I had always been very respectful. I'm glad things have been cleared up. It depends on who you are as to whether you're bashing someone or just having fun. Silly me - guess I should have known the difference. Now that I have clarity I'll stay on my other George forum where the rules are applied equitably for everyone, and oddly enough while there are differences of opinions, so far I've observed no bashing.

Keep practising Cloonz, keep practising : LINK

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The Carousel of Hope
George Clooney is honored at Barbara Davis’s bi-annual juvenile diabetes fund-raiser

“I’m uncomfortable with ‘hands touching hands,’” George Clooney said to Neil Diamond as the singer coaxed him into warbling a few lines with him from “Sweet Caroline” at the Carousel of Hope Gala. Clooney finally agreed to belt out the “so good” section once he drained his glass of red wine, then took a few additional slugs from the bottle. The actor (who showed up with date Stacy Keibler) was honored at Barbara Davis’s bi-annual Carousel of Hope extravaganza. Davis’s event has raised around $75 million for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation over the last 35 years, an incredible feat in this town.

Jay Leno has been emceeing the to-do since its inception, and when Neil Diamond took to the stage to sing a long set, he joked, “When Barbara [Davis] proposes, she don’t get no no’ses.” Davis in turn joked about the singer. “He’s a great performer, and I sure do like his last name,” she said. Every time I attend this event, I find myself checking out Davis’s enormous diamond or pearl necklaces, which are pretty spectacular. Diamond took the opportunity to introduce his new wife,Katie McNeil, who is only about 30 years his junior. Not quite the Hollywood math of taking half the fella’s age and subtracting six, but close. Shirley MacLaine showed up to pinch-hit for Carl Reiner (who was ill but fine, Clooney said later), and introduced her pal George. “I was in the first Ocean’s movie,” she said, referring to Clooney’s Ocean’s Eleven flicks. “I was the drunk hooker falling off the car.” The party went into the wee hours, and the line for the goody bag had security.

Who else was at the Beverly Hilton bash? Sidney Poitier, Clive Davis, Jane Fonda, Julianne Hough, Quincy Jones, Joan Collins, Jerry Weintraub, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jay Leno, Smokey Robinson, Brad Grey, Berry Gordy, Carrie Ann Inaba, and all the fellas from KISS.

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Quote from laetval's post "Diamond took the opportunity to introduce his new wife, Katie McNeil, who is only about 30 years his junior."

If the Hollywood math works then Neil Diamond's wife is around 31 or 32 years old. Neil Better hope George doesn't steal his wife to get back at him for making him sing. LOL

Cindi, if Mr. Diamond is 71 and she is about 30 years younger, then she is in her early 40s, not Mr. Clooney's type.
I think Neil Diamond has nothing to worry about.

Hi Maggy - the article said to to subtract 6. Neil is 71 1/2, half his age would be about 35 1/2, then subtract 6 would bring you to about 30 or so.

Quote: "Not quite the Hollywood math of taking half the fella’s age and subtracting six, but close"

Thanks Cindi

You're welcome Maggie. It's just that I notice in the latest vid that when Neil introduced his wife George was in the background smiling and nodding his approval. With all due respect I have to admit our George IS a horndog. LOL

Horndog?!?

I think it's time someone beat it out him

Hehehe(JK)

The video I was talking about is on the other thread. I copied the vid here - check out the .27 point to see George's approval glance. LOL

OMW, did you see Stan just go under, silly man

and yes, I saw that approval

George is great, exceptional with Neil Diamond but he doesn't isinging he is playing!

LINK Different scenes singing

Thanks hathaross - I never get tired of hearing George sing....

You´re welcome!!

Me neither

(I´m not posting lately... I´m very very busy but sometimes I read the posts)

Nice to see you again Hathaross!

Thanks melbert! Hope everythin goes well!

Don't know if anyone is interested in this, but [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] have more pix of Our Hero at this event, and many others besides, going way back to the summer.

Interestingly I noticed some from a trip they both apparently made to Navandano in Como on July 7. This was just after the food poisoning event, but not the same occasion when a group of them were there.

The pix are incredibly small, and being technically inept, I am clueless as to how to resolve that, but it may be worth a look.........

Sorry party...mine comes up in foreign !

Mm, I wondered if that might happen, but I know that our friends on the Frenchies site had some shots from them in the siummer with an absolutely huge term of reference. I think I found it going back in their archives on page 13 or thereabouts. Go to 'suivante' at the bottom of their page to go back historically. Thanks to them