In "The Great White Hope," James Earl Jones embodied resilience, famously stating, "Be resilient. Make yourself bigger. Never be diminished by an oppressive society." His role reflected the challenges faced by Black figures in America.
Sonny Bono advised Cher to embrace roles beyond her glamorous persona, suggesting, "Better she should once take a grandma's role. But she's not moving on." This highlights the industry's pressure on artists to adapt.
Gladys Knight expressed frustration about the entertainment industry's youth-centric focus, stating that the message is often, "OK, you've had your turn, old lady," emphasizing the challenges aging artists face in maintaining relevance.
The anecdote of Milton Berle reflects humor intertwined with reality in celebrity life, where he mistakenly introduced his grandchildren, illustrating how personal lives can sometimes be humorously at odds with public personas.
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