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Originally Posted by Randall Klein
Never in a million years, drooling over Hot Rod and Car Craft mags in the '60's did I ever imagine meeting the guy....
Gracious, kind and straightforward....great memories
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Randall, that is an absolute perfect description! You nailed it, sir.
Adding to the reminiscing:
Though I really think he enjoyed the attention, Bill pretty much wanted to be left alone when was trying to relax and unwind. A fact most people didn't know about the Grump is that he made restaurant reservations under the name Jensen when he wanted to keep a low profile. When that name was called for a table, everyone in the place didn't start looking for a pen and paper for an autograph.
Second little known fact: The man was a dancing fool. After a few drinks, imagine a shorter John Travolta and you're there.