Mel Gets Assist From Clooney, DeVito

Britney has Paris and Lindsay, Mel has George and Danny.

Last night on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Gibson claimed Hollywood's most famous drinking buddies are helping him stay off the booze, saying "If I ever feel like clutching for the turpentine, DeVito and Clooney just talk me through it."

Gibson's attempts at humor came while he was stuffing his face full of food. "The security guard told me that if I walked a straight line I could get a cookie," Gibson said.

Mel also revealed that he's been sober for about four and a half months, saying, "It's kind of a gradual thing. It doesn't happen overnight. And it takes a little time, that's all. The lights might come on." And then there was light.

Mel's latest film "Apocalypto," with dialog in various Mayan dialects, opens in theaters today, if you care.



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1. Keep up the good work Mel!
All though some people would love to keep you down, the rest of the thinking population understands that mistakes are made by everyone.

Posted at 11:57AM on Dec 8th 2006 by Tired of it.

2. I"m not sure if the Jewish ownership of this site has anything to do with the final line of this post but the fact is Mel Gibson is a brilliant film maker. That maybe lost on folks who feel news is Britney's snatch being exposed night after night. I just thought I would give my opinion on Mel. I still feel at the end of the day no matter how you feel about his personal beleifs he is a brilliant filmmaker.

Posted at 12:04PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Jim

3. yes , we care about him and his work, you assholes.. damn you .. i am sure you re those worthless zionists..
Mel Gibson is one of the best actor and filmmaker.

Posted at 12:20PM on Dec 8th 2006 by mark

4. I do care about Mel's new movie!!! I love Mel! I hope it does well.

I hope Mel does well too!!!

Posted at 12:26PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Cary Rutherford

5. why didnt you post my comment? cuz i was being disrespectful about some chosen people (?) or being honest ? Mel is one of the best filmmaker and actor.
I am sure 98 % of america cares about him and his work. .. And I dont care about the remaining 2 %.

Posted at 12:31PM on Dec 8th 2006 by mark

6. "Gibson's attempts at humor came while he was stuffing his face full of food."

Your own personal bias is showing with this line, Harvey. You're a journalist. Keep it objective.

Posted at 12:31PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Miera

7. Fantastic movie. Good going Mel.

Posted at 12:48PM on Dec 8th 2006 by OriginalKat

8. Keep up the good work Mel, you still have plenty of fans out there. I'm looking forward to your new movie. God bless you.

Posted at 12:55PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Phillis

9. isn't it sad that mel needs to stay off the booze to avoid being racist?

Posted at 1:01PM on Dec 8th 2006 by luca

10. Why does the media hang on to this hatred of Mel Gibson so much? Jeez....judgemental bastards. Must be cool to be so perfect and never have made any stupid mistakes in your lives.


I for one, will be going to see this movie on Sunday, am expecting nothing less than the perfection that Mel Gibson has always provided in his movies.

Posted at 1:01PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Kathy

11. Good for Mel!!! Here's one person who hopes he works out his demons. I suspect some will never forgive him. They hate him for making The Passion of Christ

Posted at 1:03PM on Dec 8th 2006 by JimBob

12. You must be a jew....Leave the man alone....He is a great director & actor....I'm sure you have a few when you're out with your buddies....

I hope his new movies does even better than the Passion of the Christ....

I love Mel......

Posted at 1:04PM on Dec 8th 2006 by rosa

13. I seems to me that Mel Gibson has always worked hard at his craft, and while his recent escapade/mistake was a serious blunder on his part, I'm glad he's back out there. I, too, think he is a brilliant film maker, and when he leaves the booze alone a pretty decent man.

I hope he survives and prospers. Wish you well, Mel.
Ande

Posted at 1:06PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Ande

14. If you watched him on the show you could totally tell he was on coke or some sort of drug like that. Sniffing his nose throughout the interview and acting all figidy...
Reminded me kinda of Robin Williams.
I still like him and his movies but it bothers me he is on drugs.

Posted at 1:18PM on Dec 8th 2006 by steeevo

15. He is the man!

I am Central American, and I probably have Mayan Blood, I will be attending! And I know TMZ will watch it too!!!

PEACE AND LOVE

Posted at 1:26PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Danilo

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