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Cruise Hails Scientology at Secret Confab

'We never took our eyes off prize,' actor tells faithful

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 21, 2009 2:32 AM CDT

(Newser) – Tom Cruise was one of the inspirational speakers at a secret Scientology confab in Britain, apparently attributing his success to his membership in the controversial organization. Cruise was joined by Katie Holmes and daughter Suri, John Tavolta and Kelly Preston, and some 4000 other guests at the hush-hush international gathering in West Sussex. "Because we never took our eyes off the prize, we stand where we are today," Cruise told the mob, Us reports. "We are in this together!" As for protesters outside, Cruise snorted: "They're squirrels."

Hail, Scientology.
Hail, Scientology.   (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)
Katie Holmes and daughter Suri joined Tom Cruise at a hush-hush Scientology confab in England.
Katie Holmes and daughter Suri joined Tom Cruise at a hush-hush Scientology confab in England.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Tom Cruise strikes a pose.
Tom Cruise strikes a pose.   (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
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COMMENTS
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johntitor
Oct 23, 2009 6:13 AM CDT
Somehow I doubt you have the funds.....
cementhead
Oct 22, 2009 10:05 AM CDT
@johntitor....Thank you for the insight. This Scientology thing is far better than I realized. Aggressive defense of their values, determined goal setting, a massive distaste for corrupt government, refusal to accept unfair labeling or being assaulted..... sign me up !!!
johntitor
Oct 22, 2009 6:14 AM CDT
Amen
 

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