[ccchristie]

Just a quick note about Paul Newman. I was born and raised in the same area where he grew up. I was a kid when Butch Cassidy was released and developed a crush on him. When my dad told me that Newman grew up a few blocks away from our house, I told him he was crazy, but he was definitely right. Now, I pick up the Shaker Rapid (commuter train) for work on the same corner as his street (Brighton Road). Have seen his family home many, many times. Regular people live there now. It's a great street, typical Shaker, tree-lined with large homes, many Tudors, etc., but not ostentatious. Anyway, Shaker has similarities to Westport ... it's quiet, old money, not flashy, professional, diverse, politically active, large and modest homes coexisting (none alike ... strict codes), great schools, etc. Thus, I think his background in Shaker Heights was a consideration in choosing to live in a town (Westport) with a similar look and feel, values, etc.

[Dave dave]

Limerock Race Track. Also, a corner of the state were one can avoid the crowds and media.

[JViello]

Well...if it's going to get resurrected, might as well post.

Answer: The fact that you can be famous and not be famous at the same time. "Star" money is really mid pack in FFC so most folks are not falling over themselves to "meet Paul".

There's that whole Bob Sharp Nissan thing too.

sharp

Bob Sharp has one of the most interesting racing stories in the history of American racing. Sharp is the man behind Bob Sharp Racing, probably the single most successful Datsun racing team of all time. Between sedans and Z cars, Sharp holds six national SCCA championships. Jim Fitzgerald, Brad Frisselle, Elliot Forbes-Robinson and Actor Paul Newman won many races and a long list of championships in BSR Datsuns.

Sharp, who would eventually become a full-fledged Datsun dealer in Wilton, Connecticut

[jmpdc]

moved to newtown ct from the SF bay area .... was a big change as far as weather but overall you get a lot more for your money as far as a house and land.... the people are very nice and it is very pretty but the cold i could do without ..... it was 15 a few day this past winter and i was second guessing my move but overall its a great state and never thought i would be living here but it is very comfortable and carefree living

[Alexus]

Wow, I forgot about this thread. All very interesting comments to read and I appreciate everyone's perspective here. I've always been intrigued with CT and I will visit later this year for the first time.