Channel: AARP

Category: Entertainment

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Description: Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas discusses why he chooses roles with substance that provide audiences with “food for thought.” Also, how Douglas feels “blessed” and “fortunate” to have worked with powerful women on screen, including Jane Fonda in “The China Syndrome,” Sharon Stone in “Basic Instinct” and Glenn Close in “Fatal Attraction.” Also in the interview: how his father, actor Kirk Douglas, taught him the value of giving it your all and then being able to walk away, how he wants to instill a good work ethic and sense of courtesy in his children, and why his work with the United Nations is so important. Please consider supporting more content like this by becoming an AARP member: aarp.org/becomeamember - - - - - - Connect with AARP Online: Visit us: aarp.org Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/AARP Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping people ages 50 and older to improve their quality of life as they age. With over 38 million members and growing, we lead positive social change through our extensive product offerings and services.