Comments on: Paul Newman: 1925 – 2008

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Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:19:07 +0000

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By: Bill Brandt

Bill Brandt — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:54:21 +0000

There were many facets to Paul – those of us who follow auto racing also knew him as an exceptionally skilled driver.

Someone in one of the car mags wrote a wonderful account of his early racing days – listed as “P.L. Newman” in the schedule it was an unwritten rule that drivers wouldn’t hassle him about autographs, talk movies – just let him drive.

This worked for a few years until it got to the point every time he left his trailer there would be throngs of people wanting something or another.

I knew someone who was a pit drew in the early days of the Can Am and one evening at Laguna Seca he, Newman and other crew/drivers just all went out to dinner together. Paul liked being treated as “one ofthe guys” and it least for the first few years got his wish.

By: movie fan

movie fan — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:30:30 +0000

it’s hard not to admire Paul Newman for putting his money to work in such productive ways, such as his Newman’s Own line–high quality stuff and the proceeds go to good causes… very smart.

By: Rita

Rita — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:50:45 +0000

I hope that God gives him the reward that his life here on earth earnd for him. He was a class act and I can’t think of anyone left that could compare to him. He did walk the walk and for that if nothing else, he made a difference without calling attention to himself. Where are men like him today?

By: Keegy United States - Paul Newman: 1925 - 2008

Keegy United States - Paul Newman: 1925 - 2008 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:22:19 +0000

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By: donna

donna — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:34:56 +0000

The liberal media should be ashamed.

Instead of focusing on Mr. Newman’s philanthropic ventures and family, they are focusing on his 60-70’s political views. As if Americans should take heed to vote Democratic if they want to “pay their respects” to him.

Conservative or liberal, he did indeed “walk the walk.”

By: R.I.P Paul Newman, 1925 - 2008 « WitSnapper | The Blog

R.I.P Paul Newman, 1925 - 2008 « WitSnapper | The Blog — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:56:34 +0000

[...] epitaph from John Nolte at PajamasMedia: “It‘s the rare circumstance where we mourn the loss of the man more than the star.” The countless beneficiaries of Newman’s Own Foundation, past and to come, will doubtless [...]

By: henley

henley — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:56:43 +0000

A little gem of a film is Newman’s “Harry and Son”. Robby Benson co-starred, and the rest of the cast included Morgan Freeman, Wilford Brimley, Judith Ivey, and Ellen Barkin. I think 43 people may have seen it in the theaters, and another 27 may have caught it on HBO. But I highly recommend it. Newman and Benson were both wonderful in it.

By: Bud Sulander

Bud Sulander — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:44:47 +0000

Well said, CalIndie! Well said! Paul Newman was the epitome of a man’s man…not just the roles he played in movies, but his life and the way he lived it. He was a talented artist…that may be how he’s most remembered, but it may well be the least of his accomplishments. His philanthropy…his dedication to not only his own children and grandchildren, but to children who need hope. He gave that to so many! And not to mention the fact that he was so dedicated to his wife…a marriage that lasted 50yrs. All men should use Paul Leonard Newman as a role model.

By: BMoon

BMoon — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:28:11 +0000

MY THREE FAVORITE NEWMAN FILMS…

“Still shakin’ it, boss, still shakin’. I’m shakin’ it, boss.” (Cool Hand Luke)

Peter: It’s not gonna be easy being you, is it?
Sully (Newman): “Don’t expect much from yourself in the beginning. I couldn’t do everything at first, either.” (Nobody’s Fool)

And if you want to see a great movie that deals with the Press’ superiority complex and smugness, see Absence of Malice.

Paul Newman- the quintessential Americana person – great actor, great American, great man.