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After a lifetime of eschewing cellphones, Murray told [_Variety_](http://variety.com/2014/film/news/bill-murray-st-vincent-1201328900/) that he has purchased a smartphone: A BlackBerry. Because obviously. “I got it to communicate with my sons, because they will not answer a phone call, but they will answer a text,” he said begrudgingly. “I mean I have done it, but I have no interest in it. The kids’ school stuff is all email, and they send thousands of emails. It’s complete overload.” But don’t worry, the actor also has his very own [800 number](http://online.wsj.com/articles/how-bill-murray-was-wooed-by-a-hollywood-no-name-1412097815) which he sporadically checks. Who you gonna call? 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