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Smarty Pants

Filed under: James Franco

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It's nice to see when people try to better themselves, such as actor James Franco.

The Spiderman star, at age 30, just graduated from UCLA last month.

Franco had been taking English literature courses for years.

But, the overachieving actors isn't going to stop there.

Franco is moving to New York this September to attend graduate school at NYU!

It turns out that Franco loves to write.

He's co-written and directed films Fool's Gold, The Ape, and Good Time Max.

Of his quest for more education, despite already being very successful, Franco says, "I am going back to school because I love being around people who are interested in what I'm interested in. That is the best way to learn."

Adds James, "For me, being able to act in movies is not having it all. I am interested in other things, and I take my interests seriously. Thus, I'm back in school."

Kudos to him.

Education is very important.

And the brain is a muscle - it needs exercise!

People should be following James Franco's example, especially those celebutards that probably never finished high school or attempted to start college.

Hello Lindsay Lohan!

[Image via WENN.]



114 comments to “Smarty Pants”

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  1. olivi says – reply to this
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    I LOVE HIM!

  2. love says – reply to this
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    i fucking love james franco. always have and always will.

  3. Sara says – reply to this
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    wow he's sooo charming, has the brains and is successful…hmm didn't think such a man could exist.

  4. Nancy says – reply to this
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    Good for him!

  5. jxm says – reply to this
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    maybe you should lead the way fatty. oops, i forgot youre dumb as a rock and "too cool" for school.

  6. Britt says – reply to this
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    hes a hottie ;)

  7. shay says – reply to this
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    first?

  8. quesa says – reply to this
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    Hot and brains too, always a winning combo!

  9. educa says – reply to this
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    anus,:D

  10. kate says – reply to this
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    but hes such a good actor. and so hot. i love his movies.
    even though its so great for him that he is getting a great edu., i hope he graces us with his presence in some more movies.

  11. RITA says – reply to this
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    SO SEXI! woooo

  12. Cali says – reply to this
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    don't you mean 'Hello Paris Hilton'?

  13. colum says – reply to this
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    He's doing his MFA in Writing at Columbia University, not NYU.

  14. laura says – reply to this
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    wow

  15. Doubl says – reply to this
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    "That's pretty good considering he's still so young" Yet if this was a woman who was 30 - Perez would be calling her 50, old, or some other age demeaning comment for being 30.

  16. 16

    HOTTIE!

  17. sarah says – reply to this
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    the brain is absolutely NOT a muscle….where's YOUR education PEREZ!

  18. Loady says – reply to this
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    Roses are Red,
    Violets are Blue,
    James Franco is so hot,
    in my throat he can spue.

  19. SJP says – reply to this
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    I want to go to graduate school now!!! AHHHHHHH I wish I could afford NYU too!!! I love James Franco!!

  20. Missy says – reply to this
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    Good for him….At least he using his money for school instead of wasting it on stupid shit!

  21. 21

    wooo finally someone cute and handsome has brain!!! many celebs should follow his steps!!

  22. elf says – reply to this
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    He was already hot and now he is 100 times hotter. Brainy and beautiful is the best combo. I'll have to change the one guy I'm allowed (married).

  23. grace says – reply to this
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    one more reason to love him.

  24. ayesh says – reply to this
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    he is soo deliciously good looking. sigh. i love him

  25. Mich says – reply to this
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    Good for him. It's good that he is setting a good example.

  26. molly says – reply to this
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    *purrrssssssss* drooling on myself looking at his picture hahahahah!!!!;)

  27. 27

    Re: sarah – of course is not a muscle but we all understood what he meant to say, idiot

  28. HAM says – reply to this
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    Oh dude, he's fucking awesome! I loved him when I 1st saw him in The TNT movie about James♥Dean! No dude, he's the real deal!

  29. robyn says – reply to this
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    mmmm the brain is not a muscle perez! i think you're confusing it with the heart….that's a muscle

  30. Child says – reply to this
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    This news came out literally 4 months ago on bwog, Columbia's blog. And he's going to be taking writing classes at Columbia and film at NYU. Get on it Perez.

  31. Cinde says – reply to this
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    Good thinking, Perez. Guys, what do you think the chances are that Perez has a college degree himself?? Close to none! And….it shows!!!

  32. aya says – reply to this
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    How about "Hello Paris Hilton!" She's dumber than a box of rocks.

  33. dmd says – reply to this
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    Its great when you're rich then you don't have to worry about $100,000 student loans.

  34. M says – reply to this
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    When he showed Pineapple Express on campus in May, he told us at USC he was going to go here for graduate school.

    Guess he changed his mind.

  35. cd says – reply to this
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    Maybe you should mention that to your buddy Paris who did not make it thru high school either.

  36. Dsumm says – reply to this
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    He's the perfect package: Handsome, Keep his self in great shape , Intelligent and energetic ! ! ! Who can ask for more !

  37. Buck says – reply to this
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    James Franco is voting McCain

  38. S says – reply to this
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    Perez, try "Hello Paris Hilton!"

  39. La En says – reply to this
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    I super-duper love you Perezers, but the brain is an organ, not a muscle. Kisses and butterflies!

  40. 40

    ugh… i want him so bad… fucking sexy as hell.

  41. lulu says – reply to this
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    Perez, you amaze me when you make these stupid comments (which is also why you should stick to celebrity gossip) The brain is not a muscle you a-hole.

  42. j says – reply to this
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    Congrats to him!!! School is cool. I'm working on my third degree. yay for me!!

  43. actua says – reply to this
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    he's going to columbia.

  44. actua says – reply to this
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    he's going to columbia (as well as taking classes at nyu).

  45. emily says – reply to this
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    um, the brain is not a muscle. I think you were thinking of the heart.

  46. jf fa says – reply to this
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    yeah perez, he IS going to columbia, but taking additional classes at NYU tisch…. i cannot WAIT!!! i go to tisch and am praying to see him around!!! he is my absolute ultimate celebrity crush!!!!!

  47. Jules says – reply to this
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    He is 30 !!!! He should have graduated 9 years ago. Lindsay still have a lot of time to get her degree by your way of thinking Perez

  48. yo says – reply to this
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    I just graduated from UCLA and I always saw him around. He seemed cool… I have friends who would talk to him. He was really nice, but very quiet.

  49. Bubba says – reply to this
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    Paly High in the house!

  50. shiks says – reply to this
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    Cute Jewish guy ;)

  51. Misha says – reply to this
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    Yeah, Perez. You should consider taking a few English or Journalism classes. You call yourself a "journalist," but you can't even use correct grammar, or spell.

    Also, it's a surprise that you mention Lilo. She came on to Franco like gangbusters, and you're right, he is smart. He said NO. Handsome and smart, my kinda guy.

  52. eb says – reply to this
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    Maybe Perez was thinking of the other "head" when he was saying it was a muscle. After all, perez has a lot of experience with that muscle, right?

  53. OC says – reply to this
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    i'd see him around campus and think to myself: WOW! lol HOT

  54. steve says – reply to this
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    Your hilarious.

    I know you didint finish college and your making fun of those that have not as well. hilarious.

  55. stace says – reply to this
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    PARIS HILTON IS A HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT ALSO!
    mention her sometimes, she doesn't have "the smarts real good" either!

  56. Steph says – reply to this
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    Right on! James Franco is so cool.

  57. Ella says – reply to this
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    Lindsay finished High School. Btw.

  58. confu says – reply to this
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    STOP BEING A DOUCHE PEREZ. people are entitled to their own opinions. you may not agree with them but they don't agree with you either. You give all gays a bad name.

    You want respect? You want the right to voice your opinions? WELL THEN LET OTHERS DO THE SAME.

  59. ding says – reply to this
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    what kind of education do YOU have perez?

  60. Some says – reply to this
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    Wow, way to go James. Now THAT'S setting a good example.

  61. HOT says – reply to this
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    brains on an already hot man is sizzling

  62. aliss says – reply to this
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    he tried to get into the university of iowa's writer's workshop program and got denied. he got kicked out of visiting grad classes as well because he kept trying to say something on a topic he had no idea. a lot of these actors going to grad schools are way too pretentious and think they know everything. good for him that nyc took him though.

  63. joe says – reply to this
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    He didn't write or direct Fools Gold what the hell are you talking about??

  64. Toni says – reply to this
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    Why doesnt anyone talk about James being gay??? He is most def a ham smoker.

  65. 65

    Impressive. Quite the opposite of the character he played on Freaks and Geeks.

  66. a;lsd says – reply to this
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    whataHOTTIE. a smart one too. yum.

  67. 67

    hottie with brains
    ah
    im
    in
    love!!!

  68. xusze says – reply to this
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    So proud of him! Although we've moved on, I feel privileged to be from the same hometown as him.

  69. VOXIE says – reply to this
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    James Franco is probably one of the most underappreciated talents on the scene today. PERIOD. A couple of steps behind Christian Bale. Nice to see that "hollydumb" has guys like these 2 up thier stupid ass sleeves.

    XO

  70. Amand says – reply to this
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    um…the brain is NOT a muscle

  71. nonon says – reply to this
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    Yes…You are absolutely right Perez. Although, as easily witnessed on this site, sometimes a college education is not enough for some people and their grammar, spelling and punctuation; Perhaphs YOU should consider grad school, Perez, hey it might work.

  72. HA says – reply to this
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    .
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    [re=2534267]Re:
    jxm SAID IT BEST.
    ..
    .

  73. A says – reply to this
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    Re: alicita la cubanita – I'M SURE HE'S LOOKING FOR A STRIPPER LIKE YOU, TOO.

  74. Tinna says – reply to this
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    Sorry to disappoint you but the brain is definently NOT a muscle…!

  75. delil says – reply to this
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    Getting an education is always a good thing.
    However, his statement that he is going back to school "…because I love being around people who are interested in what I'm interested in. That is the best way to learn" and then stating, ""For me, being able to act in movies is not having it all. I am interested in other things, and I take my interests seriously.." seems to make no sense. Is he going because he wants to be around people who, as he says, "are interested in what I'm interested in.." or is he actually interested other things? Does he see writing movie scripts as being other than the movie industry?
    What a small and narrow world this guy inhabits.

  76. ROOM says – reply to this
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    THE BRAIN IS AN ORGAN.
    .
    ..

    BY THE WAY…
    STATISTICS SHOW THAT THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE
    WHO NEVER FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL,
    HAVE EITHER ABOVE AVERAGE, IF NOT GENIUS I.Q'S.
    BUT RARELY DOES DROPPING OUT HELP THEM ADVANCE IN LIFE.
    THEY USUALLY REMAIN FRUSTRATED
    AND UNHAPPY
    IN THEIR LIVES AND CAREERS.
    ANYONE KNOW WHERE PERVez WENT TO SCHOOL?

    ..
    .
    LEARN SOME BASIC GRAMMAR AND SPELLING SKILLS, PERVY.
    THEN, MAYBE YOU CAN COMMENT ON OTHER'S EDUCATION.
    .
    .
    .
    …STAY IN SCHOOL!!!!!
    ..
    .

  77. ROOM says – reply to this
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    THE BRAIN IS AN ORGAN.
    .
    ..

    BY THE WAY…
    STATISTICS SHOW THAT THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE
    WHO NEVER FINISHED HIGH SCHOOL,
    HAVE EITHER ABOVE AVERAGE, IF NOT GENIUS I.Q'S.
    BUT RARELY DOES DROPPING OUT HELP THEM ADVANCE IN LIFE.
    THEY USUALLY REMAIN FRUSTRATED
    AND UNHAPPY
    IN THEIR LIVES AND CAREERS.
    ANYONE KNOW WHERE PERVez WENT TO SCHOOL?

    ..
    .
    LEARN SOME BASIC GRAMMAR AND SPELLING SKILLS, PERVY.
    THEN, MAYBE YOU CAN COMMENT ON OTHER'S EDUCATION.
    ..
    (I'M NOT DEFENDING BLOHAN)
    .
    .
    …STAY IN SCHOOL!!!!!
    ..
    .