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Jack Black gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

September 19, 2018



Actor Jack Black kisses his star at its unveiling on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday. - Reuters
Actor Jack Black kisses his star at its unveiling on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday. - Reuters



LOS ANGELES - Actor Jack Black was honored with the 2,645th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday.

Black, who was honored for his career acting in film as well as his work with his comedy rock group Tenacious D, said he was «nervous» and «embarrassed» to receive the star, which fulfilled a lifelong dream.

«If you get one of those starts on the sidewalk, that mean›s you›ve made it and I feel like I›ve finally grasped that sweet brass ring!» Black said. «The question is, where do we go now?»

«School of Rock» director Richard Linklater hailed Black›s acting ability. «There are hundreds and hundreds of actors who could do a good Hamlet, but there are only a few who really can do what Jack does,» he said. «There›s only one Jack Black.»

Black joked that he planned to retire after receiving the star to focus on «diet and exercise» and pass the spotlight to the next generation, including his sons.

«Seriously it›s time to pass the torch to the Uzi Verts and the Lil Peeps and... the Tommy and Sammy Blacks of the world,» he said.

He added he would make Jumanji 2, another Kung Fu Panda film and three more Tenacious D albums «and that›s it.» «Unless something really cool comes around,» he said. - Agencies


September 19, 2018
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