South Africa, Oct. 16 -- In his excellent book Blowing the Bloody Doors Off, Michael Caine tells the story of meeting John Wayne at the Beverly Hills Hotel on his first trip to the United States.

The great actor gives him some advice about what he should and shouldn't do when he becomes famous. He tells him not to wear suede shoes. When Michael Caine asks why, John Wayne tells him that when you are famous, you will be at the urinal and the guy next to you will see you. They will do a double take, turn to you and say, "Hey you are Michael Caine!" And piss all over your shoes. It is no accident that Michael Caine is on many talk shows. He is an excellent storyteller. Storytellers are valued on late-night talk shows because of one simple fa...