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SEAN CONNERY REFUSES TO USE KNIGHTHOOD!

Posted by Adam

Thursday August 26, 2010

Sean ConnerySEAN Connery doesn’t plan to use his knighthood.

The Scottish actor — who recently celebrated his 80th birthday — was knighted in July 2000.

“The knighthood I received was a fantastic honor but it’s not something I’ve ever used and I don’t think I ever will,” he said.

“It’s incredible to think of the boy growing up in Edinburgh being given one of the highest awards that can be given.”

Sean — who has starred in films such as The Man Who Would Be King, Marnie, A Bridge Too Far, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Time Bandits and seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983 — recently revealed he’s done with Hollywood.

“I don’t think I’ll ever act again. I have so many wonderful memories but those days are over,” he told Britain’s Daily Record newspaper.

“I’ve done a voiceover for an 85-minute animated film called Sir Billi, which I enjoyed and it will be exciting to see that project finished. Shirley Bassey sings the theme and Ruby Wax was also involved.”

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  • http://yahoo gman

    Thank you for wonderful performances, i have followed you throughout your wonderful career, it’s time you took some time for your family and enjoyed the rest of your life, thank you for some great moments.

  • http://cjonespaintng.com christopher jones

    Connery,the better Bond!
    we no theres lots of asses in the biz…but youre 1 of the best!!!!!!!!
    love, chris

  • Twyla

    Good Lord my friend you given us almost all your life… its time you give some your family a little taste… Lucky thing ! Just rem we are here waiting just in case you change your mind. By the way , are you sure you got your birth day right… ? Wow… you look great! Twyla in Newport Beach, ca.

  • Christine

    Thank you so much for all the fun you have brought to our lives. I niss your performances, and if you ever decide to act again in a movie I will be one of the first in line to buy and I would pay full price and would think I got a bargain. Enjoy your retirement you have earned it.