I’m the last person to celebrate the life of a celebrity — but I will make at least one exception: Paul Newman.

My fervent hope is that future generations of superstars take his cue — on two fronts.

First, he shunned the entire Hollywood machine, even while he was living off it.  He created an entirely new definition of “staying humble.”

Second, he never felt he should hide his politics for the sake of his art.

Thanks, Paul.