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04/06/2007: "Too Funny!"

By now, everyone's heard about actress Halle Berry getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sure, the cynics were quick to remind us that it's not a real honor, since anyone who ponies up $25 grand can get one (in this case, it was paid by a studio so it could be timed to the release of her latest film). The pundits were also all over her for the pics that showed her sprawled on the ground kissing the star.

Whatever.

In their rush to poke holes in the event - and the honoree - they all missed the best moment. Johnny Grant, the honorary "Mayor of Hollywood", serves as the Master of Ceremonies for each WOF Star unveiling. As the picture at right shows, Miss Berry was only too happy to show her appreciation to Johnny for the honor. And as for Grant, well, I think the look on his face says it all.

Check out Sam Jackson at the lower left, too - he can barely stand it ...

Personally, I love the Walk of Fame, even with all the cheeziness. It's a throwback to the classic days of motion pictures and gives a chance for all those tourists to reach out a touch a piece of a star ... and what's wrong with that?

Hooray for Hollywood!