(CNN) -- "You are obviously, to me, always going to be The Dude," Piers Morgan said to Jeff Bridges, referring to the actor's title role in the 1998 Coen brothers movie, "The Big Lebowski." 

The Oscar-winning actor is a guest on Thursday's "Piers Morgan Tonight." Bridges, who took a year off from movies to focus on his music career, will release his self-titled album August 16. 

"You're The Dude," continued Morgan. "To millions of people around the world, Jeff Bridges, you will always be The Dude. I can't pretend anything else." 

The CNN host proudly stated that he "ritually" watches "Lebowski" annually. 

Bridges said from the moment he read the script, he knew the film was destined to be a classic. 

"I read that thing and I, you know, it made me laugh -- all the way through it," said Bridges. 

"John Goodman came out with a great quote about your performance," said Morgan. "He said, 'It's like watching a diamond cutter. When you look at the diamond, you don't think of the work, you just notice there are no flaws.' " 

Bridges, whose Hollywood career has spanned some 40 years and 60 films, openly admitted that he owes his great success to his veteran actor dad, Lloyd Bridges. 

"I'm a product of nepotism," said Bridges. "My dad, you know... the hardest thing about acting as a profession is getting the break." 

When Morgan pointed out Bridges' reputation as "the nicest guy in show business," the younger Bridges again credited his father's guidance.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who will Piers Morgan always view as The Dude?
2. Who can Piers Morgan only see as The Dude?
3. 
Q2:
1. What does The Dude refer to?
2. What is The Dude a reference to?
3. 
