Where do you think he gets it from? George Clooney is known for his charm, wit (and, of course, his endless delight in pranking his co-stars). So, when it came time to give a toast at Clooney’s Italian wedding to Amal Almuddin, it’s no surprise that George’s dad delivered with a funny, touching and emotional speech.
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According to People, Clooney’s father, a journalist and beloved Cincinnati TV news anchor, gave a heartfelt toast during the Saturday nuptials at the lavish Aman Canal Grande in Venice. “The loveliest, most intriguing city on the planet. CHECK. A glittering assembly of accomplished people. CHECK. A beautiful bride. CHECK. A nervous groom. CHECK,” said the senior Clooney, one of four speakers during the ceremony.
“We are deep in the age of irony. … We cherish our guilty pleasure of skepticism,” he continued. “Then here comes George, the crown prince of irony, getting down on one basketball-battered knee and asking the savvy Amal to marry him. And if you think that’s crazy, Amal said ‘YES!’”
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“In their tidal wave of generosity. Amal and George present us with one more gift,” Nick Clooney said. (Cue the waterworks) “Hope. No, it’s more than hope. Hope is too ephemeral. … It is belief that in this place and at this moment, love is alive and well.”
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