Newman was in his 60s when he made this confession, by which time he had starred in a lifetime's worth of seminal films, including "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "The Hustler," "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Verdict." He was an instantly recognizable if reluctant celebrity, idolized for his calm manner, his piercing blue eyes and his seemingly storybook marriage to the equally accomplished Joanne Woodward. He had raised a family and held a spot on President Nixon's enemies list for his advocacy of liberal causes. He went on to drive racecars and immerse himself in philanthropy. Fig . 1-1: Newman
1-1: Yet Newman, who died in 2008, was dogged by self-doubt, perpetually questioning his choices and plagued by past mistakes
"I'm always anxious about admitting to failure," he said. "To not being good enough, to not being right." Despite his hesitations, he added, "I am certain that nobody can always be responsible for what other people are. You can only be responsible for who you are."
