Chimp filmstar turns to painting
JWZ just got the coolest birthday present ever: a painting painted by Cheeta, the chimp who played opposite Johnnie Weismuller in the Tarzan movies.Note: the text next to the image above is a quotation (as is any text that appears indented on this page). It contains an inaccuracy. If you are moved to be pedantic in regards to this inaccuracy, I suggest you take it up with the person who wrote it, not me. LinkThe artist is now 71 years old and living in Palm Springs, Florida, enjoying his new career as a painter.
His name is Cheeta, and he's the world's oldest living primate.
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Cory Doctorow
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