I was fortunate to be introduced to The Man at an historic race meeting
in Australia and had noticed most people asked one of about five
standard questions relating to his motor racing. Rather than insult the
man I asked, "How is your sister?" He became very forthcoming and gave
me a great insight into her then current activities. Suddenly he
hesitated and asked,"Do you know my sister?" Answer, "NO, but I own a
Healey and she was very successful with them in European rallies"
Sir Stirling then said, "I drove Healeys too you know" I had to advise
him I was aware of that but he had not always been complimentary.
" The bloody wheels fell of them, but Donald was such a lovely man that
I really enjoyed my time with him" ( Remember that he and Donald water
skied together at Stirling's hiouse in the Bahamas. Read Ken Gregory's
book re his life as Stirling's manager. There are Sprite references all
through it as Gregory was Healeys P.R. man with a Sprite as a Company
car
By this time his minders had decided I had taken up too much of their
celebrities time and they moved him on.
So my advice is if you ever get the opportunity, think of a non-standard
question/subject, don't bore him.
Joe Armour
Ph: (+612) 42722200
Fax: (+612) 42722310
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