The reaction to Joe’s retirement announcement has been incredible, shattering all box office records and leaving Joe feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Hundreds of heartfelt messages and comments poured in, not just from across the country, but from around the world and were passed on to the great man, who lapped them up like a slice of date and walnut cake before sending this message.

“I just had to say many thanks for all the wonderful messages wishing me a happy retirement. The fact that many of the kind and sincere comments come from people I don’t know and who I’ve ever met, make it even more humbling. If I enjoy my retirement half as much as the career leading up to it, I’ll be a happy and contented chap.”