But Clooney has been celebrated as a Renaissance man, with Roberts calling him “the perfect combination of gentleman and playmate,” powerful jazz singer Diane Reeves blasting “How High the Moon” (as she did in Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck”) and Don Cheadle highlight Clooney’s dedication to humanitarian work.
The stage setting – a dimly lit bar – allowed surprises to go down easily as the lights wandered. His still-echoing TV voice, Clooney’s father, Nick, 88, shared his pride in his son. “He never ceased to amaze me, he never ceased to learn… George’s best and most important work is still ahead of him.”
