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Paul and Me: Fifty-three Years of Adventures and Misadventures with My Pal Paul Newman Audiobook
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Bestselling author A. E. Hotchner's intimate account of his 53-year friendship with his pal Paul Newman. A. E. Hotchner first met Paul Newman in 1955 when the virtually unknown actor assumed the lead role in Hotchner’s first television play, based on an Ernest Hemingway story. The project elevated both men from relative obscurity to recognition and began a close and trusted friendship that lasted until Newman’s death in 2008. In Paul and Me, Hotchner depicts a complicated, unpredictable, fun-loving, talented man, and takes the reader along on their adventures. The pair traveled extensively, skippered a succession of bizarre boats, confounded the business world, scored triumphs on the stage, and sustained their friendship through good times and bad. Most notably, they started Newman’s Own as a prank and watched it morph into a major enterprise that so far has donated all its $300 million in profit to charities including the Hole in the Wall Camps worldwide, dedicated to helping thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses. Paul and Me, complete with personal photographs, is the story of a freewheeling friendship and a tribute to the acclaimed actor who gave to the world as much as the world gave him.
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"I really enjoyed this book - loved that Paul Newman was just a regular guy who drank Bud & fished with his friend (who he called everything but his proper name) - the founded Newman's Own by mixing salad dressing in Newman's barn one Christmas. I laughed quite a bit and cried at the end.... "
— Sue (4 out of 5 stars)
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A tribute to Newman’s fun-loving spirit and fiscal generosity . . . . There’s not a self-righteous moment in Mr. Hotchner’s jokey, anecdotal account of their camaraderie . . . . They clearly shared a lot of good times over Budweisers and burgers, and Mr. Hotchner has the quotes and photos to prove it all . . . . The fun they had is unmistakable in these pages.
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"Hotchner's portrait of his pal is breezy and heartfelt. He obviously adored him. And reading his anecdotes of their high jinks together, it's easy to see why . . . . The actor's last words to him perfectly sum up their times together: 'It's been a hell of a ride.'
— Entertainment Weekly
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" Good story about 2 great friends and what they did together "
— Mark, 2/16/2014 -
" Fun book about the life of Paul Newman and his friend Hotchnik. Incredible how they started their salad dressing business and the Hole in the Wall Camp. "
— Carolyn, 2/12/2014 -
" I loved this story of friendship and philanthropy. I laughed and cried. (Spoiler alert: Paul Newman dies at the end.) "
— Melissa, 2/12/2014 -
" What a wonderful tribute to a good friend and a long friendship. Plus, the story behind Newman's Own is great. I'll never buy another brand of salad dressing again. "
— Andrea, 1/24/2014 -
" The book itself was so-so, but I really came away with a greater respect for Paul Newman and his Newman's Own brand after reading about its conception and inception. "
— Vicki, 1/19/2014 -
" Slight but heartfelt. But how old is Hotch? Must be pushing 90.... "
— Deb, 1/19/2014 -
" This was so much fun. Paul Newman was quite a funny guy. "
— Barb, 1/14/2014 -
" A better biography, because of its subject, and the fact that the writer was actually a writer who knew his subject well. Newman rocks. "
— Jayne, 12/1/2013 -
" Wonderful story about a fabulous friendship. I laughed out loud. "
— Camilla, 11/8/2013 -
" A sweet retrospect of a friendship that can't be replaced. Surely Hotchner misses his buddy. and while reading I found myself smiling as much as they must've when recounting their adventures. A easy read with an emphasis on Paul being the grounded person we loved and now miss. "
— Karenclifford61, 6/30/2013 -
" What a great book. In this day and age, it is so nice to read a book about friendship and good deeds! PLN was quite a guy.... "
— Hardeep, 2/17/2013 -
" This collection of stories about the friendship between the writer and the movie star gave insight into a very private and shy actor. Lots of detail about the start-up of Newman's Own products and the Hole in the Wall camp. "
— Lorraine, 2/1/2013 -
" What a delightful memoir of this close friendship and how they stumbled into their successful food industry which raised millions for camps for kids. We need more men like Paul and Hotch. "
— Carol, 7/21/2012 -
" very local will lone out. "
— Doug, 2/10/2012 -
" This has so many funny stories. You will get an interesting portrait of this unpretentious actor. "
— Paula, 2/1/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book - loved that Paul Newman was just a regular guy who drank Bud & fished with his friend (who he called everything but his proper name) - the founded Newman's Own by mixing salad dressing in Newman's barn one Christmas. I laughed quite a bit and cried at the end.... "
— Sue, 1/29/2012 -
" Finally a fast moving biography that I could not put down! Just reinforced my love of Paul and his "unHollywoodness". His Hole in the Wall Camp is an inspiration and it was amazing to read the story of the food products that provided the funding. Good, fast read. "
— Linda, 11/1/2011 -
" This has so many funny stories. You will get an interesting portrait of this unpretentious actor. "
— Paula, 6/20/2011 -
" A sweet retrospect of a friendship that can't be replaced. Surely Hotchner misses his buddy. and while reading I found myself smiling as much as they must've when recounting their adventures. A easy read with an emphasis on Paul being the grounded person we loved and now miss. "
— Karenclifford61, 3/19/2011 -
" This collection of stories about the friendship between the writer and the movie star gave insight into a very private and shy actor. Lots of detail about the start-up of Newman's Own products and the Hole in the Wall camp. "
— Lorraine, 1/25/2011 -
" I loved this story of friendship and philanthropy. I laughed and cried. (Spoiler alert: Paul Newman dies at the end.) "
— Melissa, 12/13/2010 -
" Slight but heartfelt. But how old is Hotch? Must be pushing 90.... "
— Deb, 9/24/2010 -
" What a great book. In this day and age, it is so nice to read a book about friendship and good deeds! PLN was quite a guy.... "
— Hardeep, 8/3/2010 -
" What a wonderful tribute to a good friend and a long friendship. Plus, the story behind Newman's Own is great. I'll never buy another brand of salad dressing again. "
— Andrea, 6/28/2010 -
" What a delightful memoir of this close friendship and how they stumbled into their successful food industry which raised millions for camps for kids. We need more men like Paul and Hotch. "
— Carol, 6/15/2010 -
" Fun book about the life of Paul Newman and his friend Hotchnik. Incredible how they started their salad dressing business and the Hole in the Wall Camp. "
— Carolyn, 5/7/2010 -
" Wonderful story about a fabulous friendship. I laughed out loud. "
— Camilla, 5/1/2010 -
" A great, personal look at one of the great actors, and more importantly, humanitarians of our age. I'm a huge Newman fan, so I enjoyed this immensely. Your milage may vary. <br/>In any case, this book is sure to leave you with a new respect for the man. "
— Mark, 4/19/2010
About A. E. Hotchner
A. E. Hotchner (1917–2020) fully intended to be a career lawyer but after two stultifying years practicing law, he escaped into the Air Force, vowing never to look at another Corpus Juris Secundum. In between selling salad dressing, he wrote books, plays, musicals, and scores of television dramas. In 1999, Washington University conferred on him an honorary Doctor of Letters, but he was proudest of the fact that he was crowned marbles champion of St. Louis in the sixth grade.