Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas
Star of Spartacus.
An excellent actor and movie star was he.
He lived to be one hundred and three.

5/11/21
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Neumann Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 1:34 AM
I also did not know about his longevity. Nice tribute, Kai
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:16 PM
Thank you, Kai!
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 10:38 PM
oh my goodness. Did he live that long?? WOW. Great clerihew too.
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:16 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Yes he really was that old.
Dietrich Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 10:38 PM
I adored that movie of my childhood
Wolf Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 5:37 PM
'Douglas and Spartacus' -- quite a rhyme, Kim! Wow! Smiles, Gershon
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:15 PM
Thanks Gershon! That was tricky.
Gauthier Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 4:51 PM
Charming tribute, Kim ~
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May 20, 2021 at 2:15 PM
Thank you, Line!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Some of his films were masterpieces. Great tribute.
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Victor! I agree.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 8:19 AM
They do nor...make actors like that anymore, dearest Kim. Now they ...die young! Very well written , my friend. Hugs xxx
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Demetrios!
Kendrick Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 6:57 AM
Cute one. I can picture him but not sure if that is Kirk Douglas that I am picturing. I will have to look him up. Thanks for the honor of placing in your Pleiades U contest. Sara
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May 20, 2021 at 2:13 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Alex Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 11:58 PM
Shrt and Sweet!
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May 20, 2021 at 2:13 PM
Thank you, Christuraj!
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