October 1, 2008
Unless you are of a
certain age, it is easy to forget just how ridiculously
gorgeous Paul Newman was in his prime.
While he was certainly always at the top of his game, I would
say that in his prime, he was one of the best-looking men I
have ever seen. Yes? What about you folks? What's your
favorite Paul Newman thing-y?

Let's see,
there was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Sting, Butch Cassidy
and the Sundance Kid, Cool Hand Luke, The Color of Money...
those eyes, that smile, the salad dressing, the organic pet
foods, his long-standing marriage andlove for his wife Joanne
(over 50 years), his emotional triumph in losing a child, his
public service and philanthropy. The list goes on and
on.
So which actor tries to be like Paul these days? Brad
Pitt? George Clooney? I can think of a few for whom he is
clearly a role model. Such a fantastic man.
Wow, will he ever be missed.