[fatnotlazy]

Mr. Douglas suffered a stroke some years ago. Can't speak specifically for him, but stroke does cause brain damage. Sometimes major, sometimes minor. Last time I saw Mr. Douglas, he had difficulty talking, but I didn't notice diminishment of his mental capacities.

[miss marmelstein]

I was thinking of his odd appearance at the Oscars about 2 or 3 years ago. It was similar to Bette Davis’s last appearance on that show.