I thought the world of the guy, as much as one can without actually knowing him...
I tend to "go down rabbit holes" online when I research things and try to read all I can on whatever
(or in this case, whoever) when my interest is piqued.
I had just watched VP for like the bazillionth time last week again, a favorite for burning up the hours
in the middle of the night, since I don't sleep much for years now.
Great 3am watch, headphones on...no distractions that way and I'm not disturbing my wifes' slumber.
Apparently just a humble man in the end, living out his years in NYC. His neice said he actually was
quite the careful driver in real life. Ironic, eh?
In-depth interview done in 2019:
AN INTERVIEW WITH BARRY NEWMAN (PART 1 OF 3)
Rest in Peace, sir....and thank you for your service as well.