Paul Newman Defined Real Manhood

September 29, 2008 / 12:30 am • By Dr. Melissa Clouthier

Rachel Lucas likes gusseted pants and Clint Eastwood, I’ll take Paul Newman with a side of Cool Hand Luke, thank you very much. When Paul Newman entered the pool hall with the much younger Tom Cruise, it was the old guy who got my attention. Newman has been the definition of icy hot for years. It is so sad that he’s gone.

Paul Newman inspired me this way: what an awesome thing to earn gobs of money and then make your life’s work to give charitably to those in need. Is there a better ideal to strive for?

He used his talents to the fullest, married well, raised a nice family, lived humbly, dreamed big, and gave generously. He was a good man and the world is lesser place for not having him in it.

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  • http://3-116thsniper.blogspot.com Thus Spake Ortner

    Married for 50 years too, which is quite the anomaly in Hollywood.

    Plus, his inspirational speech in Slap Shot was phenomenal.

  • Trish

    I didn’t agree with Newman’s politics, but I’ve never heard anybody say anything bad about the man. He was a class act all the way.

  • Marcia

    I noticed the blue you used in your comment was the color of his eyes. What a humble human being was Paul Newman. Layed back, really so private and that was part of his mystique.
    He did set the bar high but so many misforuntate people benefitted by that example.
    Other named celebrities set camps and foundations up to help those in need.
    He truly was a man of the times and will be timeless as generations become aware of his works. He will be missed and it seems like a part of history is now gone.
    There will never be another Paul Newman, not even close.

  • http://www.kogmedia.com movie fan

    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.