Gracious and humble

The boy, born and raised by his parents in Hollywood, Florida grew to be a man many described as gracious and humble, patient and kind. In 1967 after his parents had passed, Paul moved into the Rose Haven Nursing Center, a residential facility in Roseburg, Oregon. While there, he indulged in a wide array of interests – he became a master chess player, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a devout member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and typed while listening to classical music. He did not marry, nor have children.

Although Paul would type several hours a day for nearly 70 years, his career as a typewriter artist would succumb to the effects of aging, not to his Cerebral Palsy. According to reports, he developed cataracts, which in 2004 ended his long, prolific career as the typewriter artist.

Ironically, the Internet today has provided Paul’s art with more exposure than technology had allowed, back then. His work is featured on several sites, including those created by other artists that have drawn inspiration from his work and his story.

Additionally, Paul was featured in a handful of news reports that are available on YouTube and on other file sharing sites, including a feature in the 1988 episode of ABC TV’s “Incredible Sunday” with John Davidson.

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