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Looking back at Paul Newman and The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
Jan 12, 2023
Clea Newman Soderlund and David Rosenthal discuss the process of creating a posthumous memoir from interviews and writings of Paul Newman. They explore the challenges of interpreting his intentions, preserving deteriorated tapes, and capturing his conversational tone. They delve into Paul Newman's search for truth, his compartmentalized life, loving marriage, and parental affection, as well as his philanthropic endeavors.
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- The memoir of Paul Newman reveals the impact of his personal relationships on his identity and career.
- Paul Newman's philanthropic journey and commitment to making a positive impact are highlighted in the memoir.
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Paul Newman's memoir reveals the process of compiling and editing the book
The podcast episode discusses the process of compiling and editing Paul Newman's memoir, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man. David Rosenthawl, who edited and compiled the book, and Claya Newman Soderland, Paul's daughter, join the conversation. They talk about the challenges of selecting and interpreting material from the 7,000 pages of transcripts reflecting Paul Newman's own voice and those of his friends and family. They also discuss how the memoir was discovered, the decision to publish it posthumously, and the importance of preserving Newman's intent and distinct parts, the ornament versus the orphan.
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