Caine releases book:
Michael Caine, above, reminisces fondly in his new book, “Blowing the Bloody Doors Off.” Published Tuesday in the United States by Hachette, it’s part memoir, part advice manual for aspiring actors and anyone else nursing an elusive dream of success. “The luck I’ve had,” Caine says, “you couldn’t make it up. I mean, even once I was a success, I made a lot of flop movies. But I only made three at a time before I had a hit.”
Hawking auction: Stephen Hawking’s life is reflected in an upcoming auction of some of the late physicist’s possessions. The online sale announced Monday by auctioneer Christie’s features 22 items from Hawking, including his doctoral thesis on the origins of the universe. Hawking’s children hope to preserve his scientific archive for the nation. The auction is open for bids Oct. 31 through Nov. 8.
Larry Bird museum: A museum is being planned to tell the story of basketball great Larry Bird, an Indiana native. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that the museum will be housed in a convention center that’s being built in Terre Haute, Ind. Bird plans to donate personal items and memorabilia from his career with the Boston Celtics, Indiana State University, the U.S. Olympic team and more.
Oct. 23 birthdays: Singer “Weird Al” Yankovic is 59. Actor Ryan Reynolds is 42. “The View” host Meghan McCain is 34. Singer Miguel is 33. Actress Emilia Clarke is 32.