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Best friend Quote by George Clooney

“There's ten of us, we've been best friends for thirty years. Ten guys. And their wives, and their kids, are all family now. I'm not big on keeping up on the phone, none of us are. Some guys I won't talk to for two months and then you pick up the phone and hear, "So, anyway." There's no guilt or…” quote by George Clooney
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“There's ten of us, we've been best friends for thirty years. Ten guys. And their wives, and their kids, are all family now. I'm not big on keeping up on the phone, none of us are. Some guys I won't talk to for two months and then you pick up the phone and hear, "So, anyway." There's no guilt or where have you been? or what's been going on? or why haven't we talked? There's an ease to it.”

George Clooney

About This Quote

Source Film: Ocean's Eleven, 2001

Longstanding friendships can persist without constant contact, relying on deep trust and shared history.

In simple terms: Friends stay close despite infrequent communication.

Key Takeaway

Value trust over frequent check‑ins.

Themes

friendship trust longevity

Mood

warm nostalgic

Type

conversational reflective

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • reunions
  • remote work
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

social bonds communication patterns

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain intimacy with distant friends?
  • What signals keep you connected despite silence?
A Different Perspective

May overlook emerging issues if communication is too sparse.

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