Article: Keanu Reeves Grows Up--A Little Bit

NAPA, Calif. There was a time when he was a total airhead. Keanu Reeves was a complete flake. He wasn't exactly acting in those "Bill and Ted" movies. He was Ted, surfer dude extraordinaire.

For proof, cut to the interview tapes circa 1989. On his new movies: "Hope you dig it." On his fans: "Wow! I have fans. That blows my mind!" On his extracurricular activities: "It's always fun to break plates and jump around."

At the time, talking with Reeves was always an excellent adventure. His take on the English language was, uh, unique. With a dreamy sigh, he'd crinkle those sleepy brown eyes and insist, "When I say, `Be excellent to each other' or `Party on,' that's a beautiful thing, man."

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