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What was unique in Paul was that, despite his position in IM athletics and in Eliot House, he never sought to be the center of attention, rather he took genuine pleasure in contributing to the life of others around him in the House. In Paul one found true modesty and excellence, independence and reliability, gentleness and effectiveness. Among the many excellent young men who lived in Eliot in the past three years, Paul was one of the most agreeable, tolerant, and well-balanced. He set an example for us all and, while we are in a state of great sadness...
That was the essence of Paul; competitive only to a point, he lived his life seriously but never took it too seriously. It was Paul, the driving force behind intramurals, who reminded his teammates when the going got rough that it was only an IM championship (they lost the football, basketball and volleyball championship matches in three consecutive nailbiters—all videotaped by Paul’s dad and score tallied by Lindsey). It was Paul who could play soccer with the stars and run like the wind, but didn’t mind going on a gentle bike...
...remembered. “Afterwards, he and Steve [Robbins], they had this microphone [in the Eliot courtyard]...they did this interview show where they kept interviewing each other, asking things like, ‘What’s it like to be the best IM athlete ever?’” Wallace recalled. “People kept calling to complain because they were so noisy. They had to have one of the security guards in Eliot literally drag them away from the microphone...
...these days, when I get the chance to share a few words with a lobbyist or businessman or congressional staffer, I grin stiffly and tell them that Im from California, but that I go to school at Harvard. And, after warning them that I might get in touch with them for lunch sometime, I ask for a business card...
...Im gathering together quite the deck...