When someone asks me if there's an actor that I'll always run to see his movies, I answer "Edward Norton." I've enjoyed all of his movies, (even Death to Smoochy, so you could say I'm a big fan!

Last night, I TiVo'd the Charlie Rose show from Thursday night when Norton was the guest. He wasn't on there talking about a movie promo. Rather, he was on there talking about Friends of the High Line and The Enterprise Foundation.

These are two pet projects of Norton's and I was really impressed by his passion and activism. So many times these days, celebrities seem to make empty cries of protests, and I figure they come on talk shows and talk about their causes, but that's all they do. It seems a little less than sincere to me. Norton, on the other hand, has put his money and his time behind both of these organizations for change.

And, as a peacemaker, what impressed me most, especially in the case of the High Line project (an abandoned rail line, that nature has re-claimed), is that he is trying to build consensus in the neighborhood, showing not only 'greens' but businesses how preserving the area can benefit them all.

One more thing Norton said during the interview, which struck me as something I need to remember..."the Declaration of Independence was a document of protest"...ah, yes...indeed!