Paul Newman was pro-gay rights...

In the coverage of Paul Newman's death, it is clear that this was an extraordinary man who lived such a rich life. So much more than an actor, he was someone who lived his passions and gave back to society in many ways.

What I had not been at all aware of was his stance on gay rights. Here is what he once said: "I'm a supporter of gay rights. And not a closet supporter either. From the time I was a kid, I have never been able to understand attacks upon the gay community. There are so many qualities that make up a human being... by the time I get through with all the things that I really admire about people, what they do with their private parts is probably so low on the list that it is irrelevant."