Now we have all heard that the CBS’s long time reporter, Andy Rooney, had passed away four weeks after he retired from 60 minutes. We all know that Mr. Rooney closed the popular weekly news program with “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney.” Occasionally, his candid comments on the show did get him in the hot water. Sometimes he did sound like a grumpy person who complained a lot. He could not understand why anyone would want his autograph either. He also did not cherish the idea of being bothered when out enjoying a meal at the restaurant. But most of his pet-peeves he shared on the air was insightful and thought provoking. Evidently, on the amount of letters he received from the veiwers, he did well to get the public’s attention to some ridiculous and wasteful things we do.
Five Sundays ago, he announced his retirement from 60 Minutes in an interview with Morley Safer. He told his long time friend and colleague how appreciative he was of the good life he lived and the many good friends he made. He loved his job at CBS. If he was given the opportunity, he would like to be that lovable curmudgeon all over again.
In his last “A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney,” appearance, it looked like this 92-year-old with bushy eye brows had a complete make-over. In a dark suit, Mr. Rooney looked wonderfully well and serene. And there were no rants in his gracious last words either!
Andy Rooney must have lived his life right. - Ayee
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