Peter O'Toole Retires

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•28 Jul 12, 2012

After a career of six decades, 79-year-old Irish actor Peter O’Toole, famous for his starring roles in Lawrence Of Arabia and Goodbye, Mr. Chips, as well as a life of hard drinking and carousing, has announced his retirement. What do youthink?

  • “I knew his drinking would catch up to him in six decades’ time.”

    Erica Kaell –
    Prep School Administrator

  • “I guess he realized he needed to get serious about bridge to have any hope of ever beating Omar Sharif.”

    Steve Chapman –
    Hedge Fund Analyst

  • “So you’re saying there’s a position open to become Peter O’Toole? No need to keep hinting. I’ll take the job.”

    Andre Horesh –
    Fashion Consultant

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