Quote Of The Day

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"My theory is, the movie business retires you. There won't be any fanfare or announcement. I'll just fade away like the old soldier I am."

- Michael Caine, on retiring, to Maxim

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: May 3, 2010 at 1:30 pm / Email this »

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MissEvonne says – reply to this

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He always was a classy guy, and they don't make "movie stars" like this anymore.
joee60 says – reply to this

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Just ask Gene Hackman
Ali Oop! says – reply to this

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Sad! I wish this weren't the case. It's interesting to hear that the movie business does this to aging men as well as women. I thought it was often the female actors who got the shaft once they reached 50. I still think male actors are kept in the biz much longer! A shame nonetheless….
Ali Oop! says – reply to this

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Sad! I hope this isn't the case. I'm surprised to hear that this is happening to aging male actors as well. I always thought it was the 50+ female actors that got the shaft as they started to develop wrinkles. I still think men have an edge in this department and are able to stay in the business longer. Either way, sad it happens at all. Enough with this ageism!
rayna says – reply to this

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I don't care how old MC is. I love to see him. I hope he's in the next Batman movie. There are a few actors that when they are on the screen, that's who you look at. He's one of them. Personality plus.
Douche Hunter says – reply to this

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He stars in The batman Movies…it is not like he is doing lifetime movies
Lucie in the Sky with Diamonds says – reply to this

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I love Michael Caine! I first saw him in a movie called, "Blame it on Rio" (80's flick).
Spurry says – reply to this

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I think it affects both male and female actors but men definitely have a longer shelf life so to speak than women. Not too many Betty Whites still getting work. I love Michael Caine. I can still remember reading his acting book. Very insightful
AnnieFirefly says – reply to this

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Oh how I love him…
Tre_Claire says – reply to this

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AWWW! DON'T TALK LIKE THAT BUDDY!!!

I LOVE YOU, SIR!

WE ALL DO!!
ALFREDOXO says – reply to this

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aww
Scar says – reply to this

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even though buddy here is completely respected anyways, I'd still like to see more of him
Christina Polo says – reply to this

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There will always be roles for men and women actors who aren't afraid to play age appropriate parts. Especially the Michael Caines of the world. It's the one's who get nipped, tucked, pulled and injected that can't pull off playing real people. Burt Reynolds just gets joke parts.
Keepin~It~Reel says – reply to this

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Sir Micheal Caine, a true class act.
Chicken Love says – reply to this

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Hope he doesn't retire, I'm a fan.
Ali Oop! says – reply to this

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Re: Spurry – Right on. Totally agree
moxiecrimefighter says – reply to this

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Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way…

Can any of you fucktards tell me what song that's from?
joodw says – reply to this

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Re: moxiecrimefighter –
Time.

See, some of us like classic actors AND classic music.
medicallyfucked says – reply to this

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I love him.
sushilover says – reply to this

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My beautiful Michael Caine, I will cry for ten days when you decide to stop making movies.

Anyone who hasn't seen LITTLE VOICE is missing an amazing and tragic and wonderfully acted story. At the end Mr. Caine sings a farewell song that will give you chills.

I fucking loved you in Get Carter…so sexy.
flora_tink says – reply to this

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he's such a good actor
harleyq says – reply to this

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Aww, it makes me sad to hear him say this. Older Hollywood don't know how much more they are respected than our current "stars."
mrsmoffat says – reply to this

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This man created so many memorable characters - and SO sexy! God Bless, Michael, we love you xoxoxoxoxoxox
MP says – reply to this

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Michael Caine is a great actor, a dying breed. I hope he doesn't fade away.