Clint Eastwood talks to empty chair at RNC speech

Dirty Harry actor sits imaginary President Obama down for Q&A

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Published: Friday, August 31, 2012

Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012 13:08

View the story "Clint Eastwood talks to empty chair at RNC" on StorifyClint Eastwood talks to empty chair at RNCThe 82-year-old actor famous for his roles in movies like "Dirty Harry" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" went off-script at the Republican National Convention in a speech supporting presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan.Storified by Stephen Green · Thu, Aug 30 2012 22:44:18Actor Clint Eastwood, famous for his quiet roles in several movies like "Dirty Harry" may have spoke too much at the Republican National Convention after going off-script for 12 minutes, partially talking to an empty chair.In a speech originally scheduled for only five minute, the 82-year-old at times rambled on and seemingly forgetting what words he'd say next and at one point talking to an imaginary President Barack Obama. His questions to the "sitting" president ranged from Guantanamo Bay military prison facility to what he would say about campaign promises.Clint Eastwood became huge star as a man of few wordsAs a surprise guest on the Tampa stage he had too many words (I say as a friend)Tom BrokawAlthough some found Eastwood to have derailed his speech, several political pundits and celebrities are making light of the situation.Clint Eastwood on the phone with Obama now: "It all went according to plan,sir." #RNC #GOP2012Chris RockDems have Michael Moore and we have Clint Eastwood: Double-Cheeseburger vs. Magnum .45Ann CoulterCNN's Piers Morgan said on his show that Eastwood's speech may have overshadowed the convention message of being more inclusive of gender and friendly to minorities shown earlier in the night.In next week's Democratic National Convention, George Clooney will attend along with actress Eva Longoria. Some already anticipate the spectacle.Just think: they have Clint Eastwood, we have George Clooney. We win lol #p2 #tlotCheerio PoliticoEastwood appeared in an ad campaign earlier in the year which some say made him appear to support Obama. After his speech tonight, he made it clear that while Hollywood is filled with "liberals and moderates", he is a conservative and just plays it "close to the chest", implying other Hollywood stars are less private in their beliefs.Halftime in America: OFFICIAL Chrysler Super Bowl 2012 CommercialchryslerAt the end of the speech Eastwood was egged on by audience members to say one of his favorite catch phrases "Go ahead make my day" from "Dirty Harry". A few moments later the entire audience was standing up repeating the phrase as if speaking to Obama. Regardless of the outcome, one groups day has been made:excited for SNL to return now, for their crazy old man clint eastwood spoofbrandon schneiderIf you'd like to see the speech for yourself check this out below:Clint Eastwood RNC Full Speech 2012, Talks To Invisible Obamamartysoffice

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Clint Eastwood talks to empty chair at RNC speech

Dirty Harry actor sits imaginary President Obama down for Q&A

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