I have been in love with this man since the 1950s. At first, when he was being compared -- looks-wise and to a lesser extent acting-wise -- to Marlon Brando -- it was pretty much purely physical/sexual. But I've followed Paul's career, his bond with his wife, Joanne, and his passion for racing and his dedication to charitable work, for decades, and my admiration has grown and my devotion and respect deepened.
Joanne Woodward has said that when she first met Paul and he came on to her, she was very turned off, largely because he was so "pretty" and she did not like "pretty guys."   What was so apparent over the decades of Paul's career was that he was a helluva lot more than a "pretty" guy.   He was a truly BEAUTIFUL human being.
Consummate actor. Adventurous racer. Compassionate person dedicated to leaving this world a little better than he found it.

I miss you already, Paul. Sorely.

My sincere condolences to you, Joanne and Nell, and to the whole Newman family.

G