[AI-Generated Summary] In this interview conducted during the Foster Brooks Golf Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, acclaimed actor José Ferrer discusses his deep affection for the Bluegrass region, noting that filming in Lexington left a lasting impression due to its "otherworldly" beauty, historical architecture, and diverse scenery. Despite a grueling schedule, Ferrer explains he attended the tournament out of loyalty to his friends and the local community. He highlights his current role as the artistic advisor for the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Florida—a "labor of love" for which he accepts a salary of only one dollar—while subsidizing this work through frequent film and television projects. Ferrer shares anecdotes from his prolific career, including working with Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, and Charles Bronson, whom he describes as a quiet, reclusive family man who is physically "menacing" and "powerful". The conversation also touches on his personal connections to Kentucky through his former wife, Rosemary Clooney, his admiration for the multifaceted interests of director John Huston, and a humorous story about why he decided to pierce his left ear on a whim with his wife.
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