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...Newman's Own Legend I enjoyed reading Robert Redford's tribute to Paul Newman but was disappointed that Redford felt the need to interject so much about himself [Oct. 13]. He should have kept the focus entirely on his exceptional and talented friend. Mary Knaus LeCluyse, Leawood, Kansas...
Newman's Own Legend...
...field performance, Davis was an admirable student and an even better person off the field—a sort of cross between Florida’s Tim Tebow (last year’s Heisman winner), and Jackie Robinson. Although his story is well-known among baby boomers, the legend of Davis is largely unknown to younger sports fans. If nothing else, “The Express” should familiarize another generation with Davis’s accomplishments. The problem, however, is that the film seems all too comfortable simply to remind us that Ernie Davis was quite a fellow?...
...kill him!” could audibly be heard. The moment the debate ended, the governor gave up totally on asking questions about how America could be, planted her feet, and antagonized anyone who doesn’t like how it already is. According to political legend, when he was told by a supporter that “every thinking man in America” (they were big on the gender bias back then) was behind him, Adlai Stevenson replied, “Thank you, but I need a majority to win.” Again, sadly, he was right?...
...LEGEND prequel in the works: I Am Due to Be Legend...