Paul G. Smolens

I knew Paul when we worked for CalPIRG back in the mid-80s. A special memory is driving from LA to Oregon with Paul. He played Prince non-stop (and sang for the entire 15 hour drive). We reconnected again in Boston in the late 80s and early 90s. We use to get together in Somerville and play poker and basketball. He drove the airport route for UPS (he loved that job). Funny, deeply caring, and smart. That was Paul. I just learned of his death. I hope Mr. & Mrs. Smolens know that he...

Smoie 2, I'll never forget those card games with Chubie many moons ago. Your quotes and your memory will live on forever.
Miss you
Louie Dennis

Pauly,
I was so shocked to hear the news. As usual, I was the last to know. I'm sure you would have no problem finding the words to express how blown away everybody is by this loss. I loved working with you on "Pope" I was honored to play one of your characters. I was looking foward to woking with you again. You will be greatly missed.
Craig Price

I had a number of classes with Paul and no one was more creative and fun. I had a major crush on him though he hardly knew I existed. God bless you Paul. We will all miss you. love, Francine

Hey, Paulie. John Mckerrow called me with the news while I was away. My buddies from Ladder 15 will take care of you. But don't get into any arguments with them! You were a very intelligent man and like most intelligent men you were greatly frustrated by the injustices in this world. Ironically, you were taken from us by one of those injustices. I'm glad I got to share some moments with you and I hope you know that whenever I started in with you it was just to break your chops. I'm glad...

Pauliachi was truly a hero in his own sense of the word. His love for education and his promotion of peace in this world seemed to almost burst out of his chest every time he walked into the room. His death is truly a shock to me but I know he's in a safe place. I send my condolences to his family and loved ones and they should know that he will be greatly missed. May his legacy of humanitarianism live on and inspire us all to live every day as if it were our last.

I met Paulie on the first show he did with the Naples Players, 1940s Radio Hour. I gave him lifts to the theater. He was a great guy with a big heart, who really threw himself into the things he loved. It was great to watch him argue with people in the green room! It's hard to believe someone so full of life and ideas is gone. I'll miss the chance to see him around the theater, but I'll remember him with a smile.

I first heard about Paul's passing from one of Becky's e-mails. I am in shock. I was at a party with him two weeks ago and we talked a lot. We shared our love of writing and the theater. He had an undaunted
spirit and was preparing a new play for etc. He will be missed.

Paul was my assistant, on stage that is, in his first play "1940's Radio Hour". We also did "You Cnt't Take it With You" and "Pajama Game" together. We weren't onlys on the same wave length, our politics were at the opposite ends of the spectrum, but he was a good guy and he will be missed.