But it was Clooney as Renaissance Man that was celebrated, with Roberts calling him “the best combination of gentleman and playmate,” powerhouse jazz singer Dianne Reeves belting “How High the Moon” (as she did in the Clooney-directed “Good Night, and Good Luck”) and Don Cheadle highlighting Clooney’s dedication to humanitarianism.
The stage setting – a dimly lit bar – allowed for the surprises to land easily as the spotlight roamed. Clooney’s father, Nick, 88, his TV anchorman voice still resonant, shared his pride in his son. “He has never stopped surprising me, never stopped learning…George’s best and most important work is still ahead of him.”
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