Clooney makes us Proud

[ponto]

Though George Clooney didn't convert his status as a triple Oscar nominee into a triple victory last night, he did become the first native Kentuckian in 42 years to win one of the major Academy Awards.

But it was Clooney's turn as an aging CIA agent in fellow Kentuckian Stephen Gaghan's Syriana that put an Oscar in Clooney's hands.

Kentucky can certainly be proud of Clooney (even if Good Night was shut out despite six nominations):

He has become the first Bluegrass State native to win an acting Oscar since Patricia Neal was honored for Hud in 1964.

Just a few months ago, Clooney's father, Nick, the newsman whose reverence for broadcaster Edward R. Murrow inspired Good Night, and Good Luck, wondered aloud if his handsome son would ever be taken seriously.

Last night, Nick's boy had the answer in his hands. (Clooney told E! that his first post-Oscar phone call would be to his dad.)

And with him in Hollywood -- alongside Johnny Depp and Ashley Judd -- it should not be another 42 years before we cheer another Oscar-winning Kentuckian.

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[Maxwells]

Congratulations To George Clooney, I Think He Is An Awesome Actor And Director And I Wish Him Much More Success With His Movie Projets, Which I Know There Will Be For Him. Love Ya George

[snowtiger]

Good job George. I asked my Mom once if she thought ANY man was good-looking and her answer was two people: John Wayne and Nick's boy (George, of course). Which says a lot to me, she NEVER thinks anybody is good-looking (she's not only talking looks, but charisma and acting ability too). If George only knew how hard it was to get on her list, LOL. Anyway, does he ever come back home to visit?

[jakey]

We all won an oscar last night. George Clooney is one of us. I am proud of the way he handles himself. You can tell that he has be raised by loving parents. I think the Clooneys are an amazing family!!!!

[kdown]

I've know his parents for years and they are really nice people. We met George a number of years ago in Augusta.
He was and evidently still is a nice guy.

[Maxwells]

My twin sister had her picture taken with George when he was in town for the Rosemary Clooney Festival to help raise money for the Rescue the Russell Theater. I have that picture of her and him on my secretary's desk at home. She works for a Company in Maysville who was able to buy very exspensive front row tables. My husband also worked for the same Company at the same time, but I guess he wasn't high enough on the totum pole to be invited, although he was their Computer Tech. Anyway, I am glad she got to meet him and have her picture taken with him. She said he was a very nice person, and I am glad that the Hollywood lifestyle hasn't changed him to where he would not allow pictures taken. I did get to hear his late aunt Rosemary sing live, my sister called me from her cell from the festival, and I listened to her sing, it was wonderful as was she. I just wanted to share this. So George if you eve come back to town, I would love to have my picture taken with you, so my twin would have one of me and you. LOL This is to be taken with respect and not animosity. Again Congratulations!;)