No need to apologize, Mike

Michael Douglas is to be commended for taking a few years off to spend time with his young children [“Just Your Ordinary Working Dad,” by Susan King, April 20]. What I found puzzling, however, is how he referred to himself as “selfish” for doing so. Aren’t the selfish ones the many in his business who, despite having more money than they will ever need, spend massive amounts of time away from their children? That someone who does the right thing should think the opposite is a sad commentary on values in Hollywood.

MAUREEN BLOCK

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