In late September 2013, George Clooney invited 14 longtime friends to his home. When they arrived, each guest received a Tumi gift bag. Inside every bag was $1 million in cash. Clooney later confirmed the extraordinary story himself in a 2020 GQ interview. He explained that these were people who had helped him over decades, including friends who let him sleep on their couches and loaned him money when he was struggling. His thinking was surprisingly simple. If something happened to him, those friends would eventually be remembered in his will anyway. So he decided there was no reason to wait until he was gone to show them what they meant to him. Clooney obtained $14 million in cash, bought 14 bags and packed $1 million into each one. He then brought everyone together and thanked them for helping make his life possible. Rande Gerber, one of the recipients, later said not everyone at that table was rich. One friend was reportedly working at an airport bar and riding a bicycle to work. Years of friendship had helped him when he had little. When he had plenty, he made sure they knew he hadn't forgotten. If you ever had the means to repay the people who helped you before you succeeded, would you kindly return the favor and share your good fortune with them?