Albert Finney

Hallowed British actor Albert Finney -- most recently seen as the caretaker of the Bond family home in "Skyfall" -- lives in Emsworth, on the south coast of England. My pal George lives on nearby Hayling Island but often goes into Emsworth to have a coffee and a pastry at the Greenhouse Café. Yesterday I got a text from George saying that he noticed Mr. Finney, age 77, was having a spot of bother getting around with his walking stick, so he offered assistance. "Graciously refused!"