Saturday, September 27, 2008

Paul Newman


I never met Paul Newman and I’m not sure why the death of someone I’ve never met should have any bearing on my life but it does.

There are certain people who you can’t help but respect. For their talent, their ability to stand up for what they believe in and their way of making the world seem like a good place. Paul Newman was one of these people.

He used his fame for good. His Newman’s Own products were produced solely for the purpose of selling them and giving the proceeds to charity.

He led a normal life. The only time you saw him in the tabloids it was because of something he was doing to better someone’s life.

All of the characters he played on the big (or small) screen were infused with a dignity and affability that made us love him no matter flaws the character possessed.

The world became a little less bright on Friday. Paul Newman seemed like a really good person and he will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to his family.

Paul Newman - January 26, 1925 - September 26, 2008