The world just lost a terrific human being - Paul Newman. Mr. Newman touched the world as an amazing actor, and one hell of a generous humanitarian. Since 1982, the dawn of his legendary salad dressing company, Newman's Own, Mr. Newman donated over $250 million to charitable organizations. Now, although I didn't see any of those donations (I suppose I should be grateful that I wasn't in his target audience), he gave me something far greater than money. He gave me the inspiration to start Glutton Forum, which doesn't make any money at all.Â
In 1967, he starred in the masterpiece, Cool Hand Luke. If you've never seen it, go to the video rental store, find a clerk, and tell him that you want to watch Cool Hand Luke because you're tired of being an asshole. He'll know what you mean. In this iconic film, Newman's character, Luke, eats 50 hard boiled eggs consecutively. Did Mr. Newman actually eat 50 eggs on screen? No one really knows. That secret unfortunately died with him. What we do know, however, is that thousands of posers all over the world, myself included, have been inspired to attempt the stunt. All joking aside, please take a few moments of your life to appreciate a piece of the legacy that this "natural-born world shaker" left for our enjoyment. Rest In Peace.
