Head in sink.
Notice how Newman dunks his head into ice water in his sink?
He does the same bit, a few years later in The Sting.
"Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government."
-Dennis
I love that move. It's so incredibly manly. Like Rockys breakfast of five raw eggs in a high ball glass.
It's what Paul did at home to. The ice cube thing was a routine of his.
Kisskiss, Bangbang
It's true! Martin Ritt at a retrospective on our campus said that he was amused by Newman doing that each day. I believe he said that Cicely Tyson tried it. Every time I see those scenes, I recall those days with the amazing Mr. Ritt, who worked with Newman a number of times.
As I recall, the director had just finished "Casey's Shadow" and was gearing up for "Norma Rae". Who knew then what a hit that next film would be?!
(W)hat are we without our dreams?
Making sure our fantasies
Do not overpower our realities. ~ RC