Morris the Cat Talks Brand Endorsements, Naps and How He Really Feels About Grumpy Cat

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As any celebrity will admit, if you've been out of the public spotlight for a few years, it can be pretty tough to get back on your feet.

Especially if you have four of them.

Just ask Morris—Morris the Cat, for those of you too young to remember the plump, orange tabby who pitched 9Lives cat food on TV. With his sardonic wit and sour puss, Morris starred in some 60 commercials for the brand between 1969 and 1978.

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