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George Clooney – freshly pressed.
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SOOPSIP
Political alliances branch out
Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej looks tough, but take our word for it - he's just an old softie.
Published on March 18, 2008
About a decade ago his pal Suwat Lippatapanlop sent him a big jan kraphor tree from his property worth around Bt100,000, but it died not longer after being replanted. In January, when Samak was setting up his Cabinet, he called Suwat and they chatted about the good old days, when an ailing tree was their biggest worry. Then Samak asked about Suwat's wife, Poonpirom, and said he'd like to invite her to join the Cabinet. She's now the Energy minister. Talk about offering an olive branch! It's just that Samak doesn't want everyone to know he's got a sentimental streak - least of all reporters.
Just call him Mr Smooth George Clooney is always ready with a zinger when the press prods. The movie star is a notorious joker. Asked to confirm or deny that he's had cosmetic surgery on his face, he had this to say to Esquire magazine: "No, but I did get my balls done - I got them unwrinkled." That's gotta be painful, but why didn't the magazine ask if he's tried Botox on his willy?
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