Mar 03, 2021 By Gary Blankenship Senior Editor News in Photos
Judge Phil Padovano at the wheel of Bella Figura.
Bella Figura literally translates from Italian to “good figure.”
But as a common saying, explains retired First District Court of Appeal Judge Philip Padovano, it means much more.
“It’s an Italian expression for how you should live your life,” he explained. “Italians have this thing about representing your family, that you’re going to be a good representative of your family, you’re always going to dress neatly, and not look like a slob. You’re not going to drink too much in public, you’re going to always make a good impression. They call that ‘Bella Figura.’”