Paul Newman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Newman.

Paul Newman was an American actor, film director, producer, and philanthropist born on January 26, 1925, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He began his acting career in the 1950s and quickly rose to fame for his roles in movies such as "The Hustler" (1961) and "Cool Hand Luke" (1967), which established him as one of the leading actors of his generation. His good looks, exceptional talent, and captivating blue eyes made him a heartthrob for many.

Aside from his acting success, Newman was also an accomplished race car driver and businessman. In 1969, he founded Newman's Own, a food company that donates all its profits to various charitable organizations. This venture, fueled by Newman's passion for philanthropy, became highly successful over the years and continues to make a significant social impact to this day.

Throughout his career, Paul Newman received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for his role in "The Color of Money" (1986), a Golden Globe Award, and several nominations for both awards. He also dedicated his time to supporting causes he believed in, including advocating for civil rights, combating nuclear weapons, and striving for environmental conservation. Moreover, Newman co-founded the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children, which has become a global network of camps since its establishment in 1988.

Paul Newman passed away on September 26, 2008, leaving behind an enduring legacy both in the entertainment industry and the world of philanthropy.

Show me a good loser and I will show you a loser.

Show me a good loser and I will show you a loser.

Paul Newman


Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.

Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.

Paul Newman

Money

Acting is a question of absorbing other people's personaliti

Acting is a question of absorbing other people's personalities and adding some of your own experience.

Paul Newman

Acting Actors

The embarrassing thing is that the salad dressing is out-gro

The embarrassing thing is that the salad dressing is out-grossing my films.

Paul Newman

Shame

If you're playing a poker game and you look around the table

If you're playing a poker game and you look around the table and and can't tell who the sucker is, it's you.

Paul Newman

Play/games

Newman's first law: It is useless to put on your brakes when

Newman's first law: It is useless to put on your brakes when you're upside down.

Paul Newman

Auto Racing

Every time I get a script it's a matter of trying to know wh

Every time I get a script it's a matter of trying to know what I could do with it. I see colors, imagery. It has to have a smell. It's like falling in love. You can't give a reason why.

Paul Newman

Acting Actors

You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surpris

You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised look on your face every morning: 'Holy Christ, whaddya know - I'm still around!' It's absolutely amazing that I survived all the booze and smoking and the cars and the career.

Paul Newman

Amazing

You only grow when you are alone.

You only grow when you are alone.

Paul Newman

Alone