Will Smith cries on Oprah recalling moment Obama was elected

Will Smith was on Oprah yesterday and he joked around about how he started crying and just 'lost it' when he learned that Barack Obama was elected the 44th President. He said all his children were around him when they heard the announcement and listened to Obama's moving acceptance speech. Smith got a little teary-eyed on the show, but then tried to play it off by pretending he was sobbing and getting down on the ground and pounding the floor. He talked about how Obama really brought it home for him how he loves his country and that he identified with his statements about the practice of America not living up to the promise.

Oprah was seen crying and leaning on an unknown man during Obama's acceptance speech at Grant Park in Chicago. She admitted on her show that she really didn't know who the guy was, calling him 'Mr. Man.' He has been identified as Sam Perry, an Obama campaign worker and donor who founded 'Silicon Valley for Obama.' Mr. Perry did not respond to multiple requests by CNN for comment, and maybe the poor guy doesn't want to be forever known as the guy Oprah was crying all over.

The Daily Beast has a great article that compares Obama's oratory style and personality with President John F. Kennedy's calm and commanding demeanor. Some of Obama's phrases and concepts mirror those of the late great Kennedy. There is a lot of anticipation for Obama's inaugural address and people wonder what new catchphrases he might coin. Do you remember 'Ask not what you country can do for you'ask what you can do for your country'? Obama told us he needs all of our help, and we're listening and waiting. It seems like a long time coming but is still overwhelming and unexpected.

Thanks to the Huffington Post for the heads up on this story.