Paul Newman died last night. When I was in High School, I always thought I would marry Paul Newman. I never got around to figuring out how I would remove Joanne Woodward from the situation, but there y'go. I married Lloyd, instead and we all have probably been happier for this.
Paul Newman as beefcake.
It is certainly a sad thing when a childhood icon dies. Mr. Newman's acting was rightly legendary. He also managed to retire before he became a travesty as some have. His marriage to Ms. Woodward was also a thing of legend. His auto racing and the more sedentary salad dressing-etc. business showed us very different sides of our entertainer. The viewing public will certainly miss Paul Newman.
The word of the day for September 27, 2008 is “requiem” — Pronunciation: \ˈre-kwē-əm also ˈrā- or ˈrē-\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin (first word of the introit of the requiem mass), accusative of requies rest, from re- + quies quiet, rest — more at while
Date: 14th century
1: a mass for the dead.
2 a: a solemn chant (as a dirge) for the repose of the dead.
b
b: a musical composition in honor of the dead.
Our quote for today is fromM. E. W. Sherwood (1826–1903), U.S. socialite, traveller, and author. An Epistle to Posterity, ch. 8 (1897):
Westminster Abbey is nature crystallized into a conventional form by man, with his sorrows, his joys, his failures, and his seeking for the Great Spirit. It is a frozen requiem, with a nation’s prayer ever in dumb music ascending.
;^) Jan
4 comments:
I am sure there will be many Requiems said for Paul Newman especially in Ireland where he was held in much respect for the work he did for a charity based there. Hope that you and Lloyd are well and getting ready for the Fall arriving., we have had three days of lovely sunny and even warm weather here for which we are thankful. Love sybil xx
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We all know the only reason Paul was faithful to Joanne was because he knew he couldn't have you. :)
I was never a big Newman fan, since most of his work ended before I was a moviegoer, but I respect his resume and his charitable work. RIP.
Dan
When icons like Paul Newman die it makes me more aware of the passage of time. I had no idea he was so old! His wife will miss him terribly.
God Rest his soul and comfort her in her loss.
Jeanie xx
always sad when someone talented passes away. you would have made a wonderful wife..lol!! if you haven't already heard, look at the banner at the top of your journal, j-land is shutting down, visit magic smoke for the info. I hope you will continue to blog at blogger, let me know your new blog addy so i can come 2!! take care mrs t xx
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