Paul Newman Tribute

I first saw Paul race when he challenged Mario Andretti to a fun race. He won and although he did not race much; he was well respected by the racing community and myself. He was handsome, a wonderful actor and a great humantarian. He will be missed and now he and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are enjoying time together at the BIG TRACK in heaven. My prayers to his wife and family.

While living in NYC in the early eighties, My friend and I were outside the theatre during the intermission having a smoke.Someone tapped me on the shoulder and said 'Excuse me,do you have a light '? I turned around to see Joanne Woodward,who then pointed at her hubby saying,'it's for him'. I immediately told her I loved her in Man in the Moon Marigolds,and told Mr. Newman I saw him in my home town,Lake Worth, Fl filming Harry and Son. They both were so gracious and thanked me. I told them to keep the lighter. Mr. Newman's eyes were legendary,but I noticed that BOTH of them carried a certain glow in their eyes,especially as they stood there laughing and talking to each other and responding so kindly to the crowd. I will never forget it.

Paul I feel like I know you although we have never been formally introduced, The world knows you as an acomplished actor and Philanthropist but to the people in Westport you are also a good neighbor .
I remember seeing you at Rippee's Farm market where you could get the best fresh produce and I remember your light blue VW bug with the Porsche engine. I went to see The Effects of Gamma Rays at the local theater and I sat in front of your kids who were laughing and talking about their experience and I remember how you gave my friend Racquel Welch's phone almost daring him to call her, of course he didn't have the nerve .
I know that the lights in Westport will be a little dimmer now that you are gone but Paul, our local hero you will never be forgotten.
I know that there will be no more pain or suffering and your body is free of cancer and you will always be the winner of the race

I missed you already before you were gone. Never seen an actor as sexy and cool as you were.