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Well, you know what, I'm 60 years old, and I've been interested in politics since I was on my daddy's knee. During the 1948 election, we were praying for Truman. I know a lot about politics.

Well, I've been interested in the space program ever since I sat on my daddy's knee & watched the Apollo missions, but that doesn't make me a rocket scientist.

I don't agree with Ebert politically, of course.

But I buy his movie yearbooks every year. I find his opinions on the movies generally insightful and thought-provoking (when he stays out of politics, that is.)

His book "I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie!" is hilarious, and his "Big Little Movie Glossary" is great.

I guess I realized a long time ago that I would not always agree with people I liked. Many of the musicians and actors I enjoy don't agree with me politically. But I won't stop watching them, unless they start inserting their stupid opinions in their art. It's the same with Ebert.