John Wayne’s hysterical advice to Michael Caine on the cusp of stardom | Films | Entertainment

Wayne told Caine, who was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for Alfie: “It’s very good son. You’re gonna be a star, kid. But let me give you some advice: Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too f***ing much.”

However, this wasn’t the end of the advice as Duke spotted that the young actor had suede shoes on and told him bluntly: “Never wear suede shoes”. When he asked the Western legend why, he replied: “Because I just told you, you’re going to be a star kid.” And that’s when he explained his seemingly bizarre advice.

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