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DinahMoeHum

(21,794 posts)
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 03:04 PM Jan 2021

Happy 90th Birthday, James Earl Jones.

Way back then I first heard of him when he played boxer Jack Johnson in the Broadway play and film The Great White Hope

Seven decades of acting. Whew!



https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/01/17/james-earl-jones-90th-birthday-return-coming-to-america/4171058001/

"I will keep having to remind myself that it’s my birthday," Jones writes in an email to USA TODAY, adding that on the special day, "I’ll make an exception and enjoy a slice of strawberry shortcake, my favorite!"

Jones says he's "feeling fantastic and grateful at 90 years old. Looking back at my life and extensive career, I am so proud of my work and accomplishments. I love growing older and wiser with time."


And a birthday wish:
"In order for us to heal and move forward, we need to learn to love and respect each other. That will be my wish when I blow out my birthday candles.”


Amen to that!!

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Happy 90th Birthday, James Earl Jones. (Original Post) DinahMoeHum Jan 2021 OP
Darth Vader is 90!? PA_jen Jan 2021 #1
Happy Birthday, sir. I hear that amazing voice in my head and marvel, remembering a time when he was niyad Jan 2021 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Lulu KC Jan 2021 #3
He's 90? malaise Jan 2021 #4

niyad

(113,333 posts)
2. Happy Birthday, sir. I hear that amazing voice in my head and marvel, remembering a time when he was
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 03:24 PM
Jan 2021

mute (read in his biography).

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