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Jamie Lee Curtis honors John Carpenter: 'He's just a weird dude'

Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to the director behind her horror franchise, and her entire citation fit on one affectionate line; Yahoo carried it too.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAP reports Jamie Lee Curtis honored John Carpenter, and the honor was telling everyone he's just a weird dude. Kenji, your take.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentOn the internet, the highest compliment is a stranger saying you're unwell. Here it's a friend, on a stage, with a microphone. Unwell.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot. Strongly worded and technically a compliment.

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