US Republican Convention: What Twitterati have been saying about Clint Eastwood’s speech

CLINT Eastwood’s speech at the Republican Convention drew a range of responses - mostly, from bemusement to derision. Here’s a selection of what was said

Actress Mia Farrow @MiaFarrow

But what WAS that thing Clint Eastwood just did? How could they let it happen??

Stand-up comedian Chris Rock @chrisrockoz

Clint Eastwood on the phone with Obama now: “It all went according to plan, sir.”

American news presenter Tom Brokaw @tombrokaw

Clint Eastwood became huge star as a man of few words. As a surprise guest on the Tampa stage he had too many words (I say as a friend)

Comedian Chris Kattan @chriskattan

#ClintEastwood may be old. But he’s still #awesome.

Former Star Trek actor George Takei @GeorgeTakei

Clint Eastwood’s RNC speech was to imaginary Obama in an empty chair. I’m drafting a DNC (Democratic National Convention) speech to imaginary Romney in an empty factory.

Actor Simon Pegg @simonpegg

Maybe Clint is a sleeper agent for the Democrats sent in under deepcover to make the Republicans look stupid. No wait, that’s Romney.

Piers Morgan @piersmorgan

Still reeling from that #Clint performance – sooooooooo weird.

Alastair Campbell @campbellclaret

After awful Romney TV stunt with kids-pizzas and Clint Eastwood’s awful awful speech, Obama must avoid looking smug today.