Win tickets to see George Clooney speak in Houston

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Contest: Win tickets to see George Clooney on May 3!

What would YOU like to ask George Clooney?

The actor and humanitarian will appear in Houston, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, as a guest of the Brilliant Lecture Series, a non-profit founded by Scott Brogan.

Clooney will visit onstage with Lynn Wyatt at The Wortham Center, 501 Texas, for a discussion on Hollywood and humanitarianism.

The Chronicle has a pair of tickets (great seats!) to give away for this event. The winner of these tickets will be the person who comes up with the best question to ask Mr. Clooney. Deadline for entries is 8 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012.

I will be the one asking the question (sorry, folks), since I’ll be writing a feature story about the event and may get a chance to speak with Mr. Clooney, very briefly, in person. (I know. It’s a tough job but someone’s gotta do it.)

The question should be funny, brief and surprising — nothing run-of-the-mill. It should also be a question he’d be willing to answer.

Good luck! I’ll announce the winner — and the winning question — in a few days.

Even if you don’t win, you can still see George Clooney. Tickets for the event start at $25 and go up to $150. For more information, call 713-974-1335 or visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES:

1.. HOW THE CONEST WORKS: Please craft a one-sentence question you would like George Clooney to answer. The winner will be selected from all entries entered at “Bookish” [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Deadline to enter is 8 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2012. Tickets won will be picked up at the Chronicle after the winner is selected. Only one entry per household. The Chronicle is not responsible for lost, late or misdirected entries or entries not received in time.

2. PRIZES: One (1) entry selected will receive two tickets to “An Evening With George Clooney” at The Wortham Center on May 3.

3. GENERAL RULES: Open only to U.S. residents. Employees of the Houston Chronicle (independent distributors, carriers and other independent contractors involved in the distribution of the Houston Chronicle); employees, contractors and personnel of The Brilliant Lecture Series and The Wortham Center, their affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, the employees of each and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible. Decisions of judges are final. All prizes will be awarded. Void where prohibited by law. No substitution or transfer of prize permitted. All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of winners. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Potential winners must execute any required Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability/Prize Acceptance Form within three days of notification. Noncompliance within this time period may result in disqualification and an alternate may be selected. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use the winner’s name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. By participating in this promotion, entrants agree to be bound by Official Rules and the decisions of the judges.