COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Mickey Rooney has an Oscar, an Emmy and now an honorary degree in fine arts.
Rooney, 82, was awarded the honorary doctorate during commencement Saturday at the University of South Carolina. <>
The actor, writer, composer and musician said the ceremony was especially meaningful because of his strong belief in education.
"Today, if you want to do good, you have to get an education. With all the computers and technology we have today, it's a must," he said.
Rooney, whose movie career began in the 1920s and includes appearances in some 300 films, graduated from Los Angeles' Fairfax High School and attended the University of Southern California. (As reported by the Associated Press)
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