Today, having recently turned 100, I read Donald Trump’s appalling words about American Jews, and I am nine years old again. The phrase, a horse’s ass, was an everyday expression when I was nine and it occurs to me again now. 3/3

I’m confident that that horrifying moment resulted in my early enlistment in WWII and the 52 combat missions over Nazi Germany that followed. 2/3

I was 9 years old when my dad was found to have committed fraud & was sent to prison for a few years. Alone in bed one night, my father away, I was playing with a crystal set radio and came across the vicious antisemitic voice of Father Coughlin railing against American Jews. 1/3

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The Lincoln Project will inform the younger generation about the nature of their democracy today. It’s good for my kids and grandkids and that means everything to me. The Lincoln Project #thelincolnproject

It’s delighted me across the years from the moment Rob Reiner sent me a copy of The Princess Bride script. Today, it’s celebrating its 35th anniversary. The film is 100% Rob’s rendition of William Goldman’s story. Bless Rob for the gift he’s given audiences across the globe.

I’m glad I made it to 100 years old, so I could live to see #TheGreatestBeerRunEver . Opens in NY and LA today. In more theaters nationwide and @appletvplus on September 30.
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Dearest Lin-Manuel Miranda, The song you sent was the gift of gifts and the treasure of treasures. I don’t have the words to tell you how lifted and touched I was by your generosity of spirit. Bless our friendship and bless you.

This man, Paul Hipp is one of the great songwriters you may have yet to know. He’s also one helluva performer. And he’s a friend. His song about me ran a bit long, but not too long to share with all of you. instagram.com/reel/Ci1Zjv4r1…

What a special treat to see Tony Danza on stage tonight. Who knew the man could sing so well? I was fortunate enough to experience the full performance in the room that night and wanted to be sure all of you could share in my enjoyment. instagram.com/reel/Ci1ZsrsPr…

These 2 men, Sekou Andrews & Steve Connell were born out of our DOI Road Trip. They’ve been good friends & collaborators ever since. I so wish their performance could’ve made the broadcast tonight, but here it is now for you to enjoy. instagram.com/reel/Ci1WqPMvi…

Here’s a taste of what we’re going to see tonight. As soon as the evening ends, I’ll be sharing a few special performances I’m told the network just didn’t have time to program. Be sure to check them out!

As I was sitting here thinking about tomorrow night, this thought occurred to me and you can watch it above. And it occurs to me now as I write this, I hope you all join me - and watch with your family and friends.

I’m told EVERYONE is invited to ABC’s Celebration of my 100th Birthday Thursday night. Thank you, ABC, for this generous and thoughtful gift.  It certainly makes up for the two pilots of ALL IN THE FAMILY you forced  me to make in 1970.

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This guy knows what he’s taking about.
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#karenbassformayor Karen Bass

One of the dearest people I have ever known, George Shapiro, just passed. I bless our friendship and, at 99, I’m sure I’ll see him relatively soon.

As a 99 year old combat veteran of World War II, the father of six, and grandfather to four, I couldn’t be more grateful to Steve Kerr, a man who expressed everything I’ve been feeling since the horror of yesterday’s killings. Please watch.