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At the beginning of your career, it's 'Who is Paul Newman?' and then it's 'Get me Paul Newman.' Then it's 'Get me a young Paul Newman.' Then it's 'Who is Paul Newman?'

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Paul Newman
Age: 83 †
Born: 1925
Born: January 26
Died: 2008
Died: September 26
Actor
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Racing Automobile Driver
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Stage Actor
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Shaker Heights
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Paul Leonard Newman
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So I've worked really hard, because nothing ever came easily to me.
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