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Post subject: Newman's Magic
 Posted: Sep 30, 2008 - 08:54 PM
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I know The Guardian is somewhat controversial round here but some of the letters it publishes are wonderful. This one nearly reduced me to tears:
Newman's Magic
I had the great privilege of knowing Paul Newman (Obituaries, September 29). For 20 summers, I worked as a volunteer at his Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut. I've heard it said the camp was one of Mr Newman's favourite places on earth. I believe it, as the camp is part joy-filled magic, part hideaway for sick children. I didn't know the movie star. But I did have the honour of meeting a man who would patiently bait hooks for squealing campers for hours on a warm summer's day. Or lull a cabin full of homesick children to sleep with a bedtime story. I didn't know the outspoken activist. But I did have the privilege of meeting a man who often visited and would always, always stop and listen to any child's story with warmth and interest. I didn't know the social entrepreneur. But I watched the fruits of one man's dream grow into a network of camps and support programmes for children and families the world over.
Rose DiSanto
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Post subject: Re: Newman's Magic
Posted: Oct 01, 2008 - 02:29 AM
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Nice words greenchick.
A "legend" but also a real "human". |
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