Desmond Tutu is a barrel of laughs

Posted By Blake Hounshell Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:33 AM Share

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I never knew South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu was such a hoot. A couple winning lines from his appearance at the CGI opener this morning:

On the Dalai Lama: "He's about the only non pop star who, when he comes to New York, can fill Central Park ... and he doesn't even speak English properly!"

On Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi: "How can men armed to the teeth be scared of a petite, demure, beautiful woman? She's my only pinup in my office."

Note: Quotes slightly corrected based on the official transcript.

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