Quote by Herb Ritts

I did grow up next door to Steve McQueen, who was a very famous movie star at the time, but as a kid it didn't impress me. We always had great fun with him. He would take us out on Sundays on his motorcycles, riding around in the desert he was like a second father.

I did grow up next door to Steve McQueen, who was a very fam

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This quote highlights the speaker's childhood experience growing up next to the famous movie star, Steve McQueen. Despite McQueen's celebrity status, the speaker was not impressed as a child, valuing the genuine fun and connection they had with him instead. The quote also captures McQueen's nurturing side, describing him as a second father figure who would take the speaker and others on joyful motorcycle rides in the desert.

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