Over the weekend, Paul Newman - actor, husband of 50 years, philanthropist and general American icon - passed away at age 83. Over 5 decades in the film business, Newman made around 60 films - another vintage, busy actor. Newman was famous for his roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting (both times starring with another of my favourite actors, Robert Redford - hello! babe-fest), Cat On A Hot Tin Roof alongside the inimitable Liz Taylor, and of course his Oscar-winning role in The Colour of Money. Despite possessing the movie star good looks that naturally lend themselves to the romantic lead, or your cliched hero, Newman continually sought out the role of anti-hero or loner - to dramatic, startling effect.
Newman will also be remembered for his extensive charity work - thankfully as we say goodbye to Paul Newman, we don't say goodbye to his charitable legacy. So erm... go and buy some salad dressing!
Another completely gratuitous shot. He was just divine.
I don't have a gift for anything. I've only had a gift of pursuit.
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