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Brian Damage · 01-22-2008, 10:11 PM

Latino funnyman George Lopez is planning to retire from stand-up comedy when he turns 55 in nine years time because he doesn't want to risk his health as he hits his 60s.

Lopez has already had one major health scare - a genetic problem left him desperate for a kidney transplant in 2005. His wife, Ann, donated hers.

He tells society magazine Dune, "I'm almost 50 years old and I have one kidney. I don't want to be a lifer (at comedy). I don't really see myself doing this beyond 55... and who's to say that, even before then, I won't just start to curtail my activities a little bit? It has been, it will be, a pretty good run. I'd like to take more time off, but I don't because it's important to strike while the iron is hot. I think it's just time to have fun. It's time to have cake."

Janice · 08-06-2008, 11:18 PM

It sounds like George's priorities are in the right order. Without good health, not much is enjoyable.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-07-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Latino funnyman George Lopez is planning to retire from stand-up comedy when he turns 55 in nine years time because he doesn't want to risk his health as he hits his 60s.

Lopez has already had one major health scare - a genetic problem left him desperate for a kidney transplant in 2005. His wife, Ann, donated hers.

He tells society magazine Dune, "I'm almost 50 years old and I have one kidney. I don't want to be a lifer (at comedy). I don't really see myself doing this beyond 55... and who's to say that, even before then, I won't just start to curtail my activities a little bit? It has been, it will be, a pretty good run. I'd like to take more time off, but I don't because it's important to strike while the iron is hot. I think it's just time to have fun. It's time to have cake."

Wow! I didn't know about the kidney transplant!! Did that affect the show in any way since it was still going in 05'?

Schmoopie · 08-07-2008, 02:48 AM

I didn't know he had a kidney transplant either. I think that's smart of him to decide to retire at 55. It doesn't make sense for him to risk his health and I'm sure that acting takes a lot out of people; parties, photo shoots, paparazzi, etc.

Andrea

01-22-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	George Lopez Plans To Quit At 55 Latino funnyman George Lopez is planning to retire from stand-up comedy when he turns 55 in nine years time because he doesn't want to risk his health as he hits his 60s. Lopez has already had one major health scare - a genetic problem left him desperate for a kidney transplant in 2005. His wife, Ann, donated hers. He tells society magazine Dune, "I'm almost 50 years old and I have one kidney. I don't want to be a lifer (at comedy). I don't really see myself doing this beyond 55... and who's to say that, even before then, I won't just start to curtail my activities a little bit? It has been, it will be, a pretty good run. I'd like to take more time off, but I don't because it's important to strike while the iron is hot. I think it's just time to have fun. It's time to have cake."
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Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I didn't know he had a kidney transplant either. I think that's smart of him to decide to retire at 55. It doesn't make sense for him to risk his health and I'm sure that acting takes a lot out of people; parties, photo shoots, paparazzi, etc. Andrea
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08-06-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It sounds like George's priorities are in the right order. Without good health, not much is enjoyable.