He lived a long life - 97 years - including an Oscar, an Emmy and serving as the head of the Motion Picture Association of American.  Gary native Karl Malden passed away today.

Twice I wrote to Malden about our common backgrounds.  The first time was after I read his book, When Do I Start?.  A few months later he sent back a handwritten letter apologizing for not having gotten back to me sooner.  The second time I wrote to him while I was at The White House and he sent another letter, just a few days letter, addressed to me at The White House.

Will post some quotes from the letters soon.