I grew up in San Diego. I had an aunt and uncle who lived on Mulholland Drive, just down the road from the 20th Century Fox ranch. McQueen used to relax by tending bar now and again at a watering hole in the area. My uncle struck up a conversation about cross country motorcycling, etc., and riding down to San Diego a couple of times a month to visit family (us). McQueen expressed an interest in joining them for a ride. So, for a short time we faced the prospect of Steve McQueen spending a couple of days with us. Of course, my aunt and uncle told us that Mr. McQueen requested we not say anything. We could not tell anyone he was there. Alas, the visit never happened. I was crushed. I still watch The Great Escape every chance I get. My favorite McQueen role. He was just too cool. Would have been cool to have met him.
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