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For over half-a-century he’s been one of the most celebrated, admired, envied, lusted after and extolled of thespians: an enterprising, hard-working actor who was also a star of the first magnitude, uncommon gentlemen, chivalrous rival and all-around class act.
But now he’s calling it (quite an illustrious) day. He informed ABC News of his retirement, citing current conditions interfere with his desire to act with the same enthusiasm as before.
“I am not able to work at the level that I would want to,” he offered.
“You start to lose your memory,
you start to lose your confidence
you start to lose your invention.
So I think
that’s pretty much
a closed book for me.”
But not for the untold millions (born and yet to be) who’ve been inspired, challenged, provoked, entertained and influenced by the rarest of breed he represented: someone who’s innate integrity earned your RESPECT as a man for all seasons no less than as actor for the ages ...
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He should have received his Acting Oscar for almost any other role than 'The Color of Money', still, I was so pleased he DID win an Oscar 'in competition' and a year after receiving an 'honorary one' - that must have been tough to do! However it showed how much the Academy held him in esteem - I hope. Still love 2 Performances more than any others:
'HUD' & 'HARPER' (And each role is so opposite of the other.) I was very, very fortunate to get myself a ticket to see Paul Newman a few years ago when he played the narrator on Broadway in 'OUR TOWN'. I don't know why the following sticks in my memory but it does: Where I was seated in about the 5th row Orchestra, I was watching Newman address the audience and there were many instances of (because of the lighting) I'd be watching and listening to Mr.Newman, and at the same time observing his full body shadow on the brick walls just to the side and behind the curtain. I was listening to him, seeing him, and watching his 'shadow performance'as well just out of range of most of the audience. This was his LAST BROADWAY appearance and boy was I lucky to catch it!
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May 29, 2007 - 9:37 PM
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manderley
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This is certainly a sad thing to see, but, of course, we've been so lucky to have experienced his wonderful performances and charisma all these years.
What concerns me is the following part of his statement, ".....You start to lose your memory."
I fervently hope he is not going out the way his one-time co-star, James Mason, did, and Charlton Heston is headed.
Most film people retire without making any kind of statement. If they do, there's usually a reason---and often it's to keep at bay any offers of work, and thus, further explanations.
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When Newman decides to stop driving race cars, only then will I believe he's really hung up his acting cleats.
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When Newman decides to stop driving race cars, only then will I believe he's really hung up his acting cleats.
Not in this case. The man should be allowed his dignity in expressing what he feels is valid in his personal life. Unfortunately, I feel what Manderley wrote in the above is probably very true.
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He's only retired so he can devote all his time and remaining energy to car racing 
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He makes great cookies too...
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He makes great cookies too...
HEY...thanks a lot. Now of course I want to go to the market to buy several packages of his GINGER-O'S. I love those Ginger-O's!
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HEY...thanks a lot. Now of course I want to go to the market to buy several packages of his GINGER-O'S. I love those Ginger-O's!
Where can I buy these fine items? I've never seen them anywhere. I eat this crap, too...
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Where can I buy these fine items? I've never seen them anywhere. I eat this crap, too...
I think they're usually in the "organic" section of the supermarket. He also makes salad dresing and marinara sauce as well.
Did anyone catch that quick scene in The Milagro Beanfield War where the woman takes a bottle of Newman dressing from the supermaket shelf and the supermarket owner says "Oh, don't buy that -- here, this other brand is cheaper."
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For over half-a-century he’s been one of the most celebrated, admired, envied, lusted after and extolled of thespians: an enterprising, hard-working actor who was also a star of the first magnitude, uncommon gentlemen, chivalrous rival and all-around class act.
So long Lew baby!
Your old stick.
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