George Clooney's greatest fear in life is "hurting someone". The 50-year-old actor - who is currently dating former wrestler Stacy Keibler, and has previously enjoyed high-profile romances with the likes of Elisabetta Canalis and British TV star Lisa Snowdon - explained he can't stand the idea of making another person feel miserable. Asking what his biggest fear in life is, he said: "Hurting someone." ...

George Clooney rubbed meatballs on his shoes so he could adopt a dog. The 50-year-old actor fell in love with an abandoned mutt after seeing a video of the downtrodden canine on an animal shelter's website. However, when George contacted the centre to say he wanted to give "Einstein" a home, he was told it would depend on whether or not the dog liked him as to whether or not he would be allowed to take him in. So 'The Descendants' star came up with an ingenious idea to ensure the dog loved him. ...

George Clooney never wants to become a father – because he's too dedicated to his career. The 'Descendants' actor – who is currently dating former wrestler Stacy Keibler - has never had any desire to have children as he knows he wouldn't be able to make them his priority. The 50-year-old star – who was married to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 to 1993 - said: "I’ve always known fatherhood wasn’t for me. Raising kids is a huge commitment and has to be your top priority. For me, that priority is my work. That’s why I’ll never get married again.” ...

George Clooney is recovering after undergoing elbow surgery last week. The 'Ides of March' actor was spotted with his arm in a sling when he took girlfriend Stacy Keibler to see an NFL game in Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday (20.11.11). Despite the Hollywood star being a Cincinnati Bengals fan, Stacy was delighted to see the Baltimore Ravens – who she used to be a cheerleader for – beat George's team, even though he only underwent the surgery "two days ago". ...

George Clooney considered killing himself six years ago. The 'Ides of March' actor injured himself while filming spy thriller 'Syriana' in 2005, and he was so racked with pain as a result of the spinal condition that he thought about ending his life. He told Rolling Stone magazine: "I started to think, 'I may have to do something drastic about this'. "I was in a hospital bed unable to move, having these headaches where it feels like you're having a stroke. ...

George Clooney's father thinks the Hollywood star would make a great US president. Although 'The Ides of March' actor has previously ruled out running for the top job in American politics, his father Nick – who failed in his own attempt to be elected to Kentucky's 4th Congressional District in 2004 - wishes his son would change his mind because he thinks he would be a "great public servant". Speaking on ' The John Murray Show' on Ireland's RTE Radio One, Nick said: "I don't know whether will even run for president. I know he closely followed my race for the US House of Representatives in Kentucky but he didn't like what he saw. He understands compromise but I don't think he's comfortable with the level of compromise involved in politics. My guess is he will not run for elective office although I do hope I'm wrong as I think he would make a great public servant. ...