Post by IheartEckhart on Jul 18, 2009 10:05:01 GMT -5
What do we know about Mr. Eckhart's dog, Dirty? I've heard mention of him in various interviews and articles, and even though I've learned that Dirty has passed away, I'm still very interested in Mr. Eckhart's relationship with him. Is the dog in this image Dirty?
In an interview, Mr. Eckhart has been quoted as saying:
''I was walking him for 10 minutes, and he couldn't do it anymore. This is a dog I love! We used to run together and swim together and now the guy can't walk!''
''It's too much for me,'' Mr. Eckhart said. ''This dog who is so -- this dog is me.''
Source: www.nytimes.com/2004/08/29/style/a-night-out-with-aaron-eckhart-dog-s-best-friend.html
There's also an article here www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2008/09/09/aaron-eckhart-dog-dies-at-13.aspx, with a few details about Dirty's death.
This is taken from another interview:
"I can't even begin to comment on my feelings about Clinton. If we're talking about masculinity and tenderness, I don't look at Clinton. I think our heroes have to be honest. You know, Abe Lincoln, Gary Cooper. And sure, they can cry. I have a dog and sometimes I'll be the littlest kid with my dog and marvel at his ears and his nose and how he looks at me. If he died, I'd bawl like a baby. But I don't look at that as weak."
Source: findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1285/is_2_29/ai_53747391/
And there's also an interesting little mention here www.celebritydogwatcher.com/2007/05/21/aaron-eckharts-dog-is-his-matchmaker/
So! This thread is the place to post everything and anything about Dirty and Mr. Eckhart! I'm very interested to know, being something of a dog lover myself.