It looks like he's trying to hide some of the scars from his facelift with his beard.
Posted on 01/28/2006 4:44:30 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
Michael Douglas knows that those who attend the World Economic Forum can move mountains and make mounds of money. But a little star power — be it Bono, Angelina Jolie or Peter Gabriel — never hurts.
"It's an impressive group, to say the least, that covers a broad spectrum," said the 61-year-old actor-producer, adding that the free-flow nature of the event promotes dialogue in a friendly environment.
"People seem to let their hair down a little bit and loosen their ties. And there is a lot of give and share that's going on both in front on the panels and behind," Douglas told The Associated Press.
"So it's a learning experience for me and, I guess my from end, I hope they will recognize as they have from Bono's efforts and others, that many of us on the entertainment side can talk about the issues," he said.
Douglas won a best-actor Oscar for his role in 1987's "Wall Street." He also has starred in "Fatal Attraction," "Traffic" and "Wonder Boys," among other films.
As for using celebrity to advance causes, Douglas said that can be a double-edged sword.
"We obviously help fundraising a whole lot, and as spokespersons you bring the issue on the table as a message of peace from the United Nations talking about disarmament, in particular areas (like) weapons of mass destruction, nuclear disarmament," he said.
"People tend to get an audience from television when celebrities are involved. That helps. The danger is when you get in over your head and then you lose your credibility."
Is Douglas' beard growing down or his chest hair up?
Yeah, that helped Kerry so much in 2004.
Sounds like the makings of a new TV Series - The Davos DUmmies
Why do I get the feeling that neither of them could give you a working definition of supply and demand, or inflation or anything else about economics?
Or intellect. From what I've seen the combined IQ in the Hollyweird crowd is about 47.....
When did that happen ?
It is not about just acting and being a star. I think the successful actors and actresses in politics are those who have had actual life experience. Reagan as president of the SAG or Ahrnold's "imigrant success" story.
The left is more about "I am entitled" or more "LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOOOKATME" egomania performers.
Just think. That scruffy-bearded liberal jerk is borking what is likely FR's most 'img src'ed hot female. LOL
Geez, can politicals and "statesmenship" get anymore shallow?
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It looks like he's trying to hide some of the scars from his facelift with his beard.
Thanks
Too bad there's no detective following politicians around at Davos. Oh, forgot about the PAPARAZZI!
That's exactly what that photo looks like to me too.
As a result of too many face-lifts Douglas' chest hair is now on his chin.
:^)
It's not chest hair it's pubic and that is not his nose.
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