Dream Come True: Living With Steve McQueen
Admittedly, I don't know much about the real Steve McQueen. I do know that many of my guy friends aspire to be like him, and any of us are quick to watch a movie starring him. Him. Boyish, yet sophisticated. Kind of silly, but so stunningly serious. What a man. I'm pretty sure many times when we gather 'round to watch a movie like The Thomas Crown Affair, we're really just hoping for his effortless charisma to transfer to us through the screen. Cinematic Osmosis.
Well, it's a fact of life that none of the guys can be Steve McQueen, and there's isn't a lady among us who can be with him either. BUT! We could live in his house, you know. No really! Let's start pooling our monies, okay?
The guy probably didn't have much to do with decorating his house, except for maybe a few consultations about how he would use the space, and what colors he enjoyed. Who knows? Maybe he just said he wanted it to look cool, baby, cool. I mean, it couldn't have been that difficult to design a home that reflected the so piercingly obvious aesthetic of Mr. McQueen. Or would it? Perhaps it was a real high-pressure job. Okay, designer, it is up to YOU to encapsulate the essence of 1960's cool. Now go!
Ah well. I wouldn't mind living there, that's for sure. But it sure would be a lot nicer if this guy was still sitting right there on that sofa. (After he put the gun away, that is.)
great post, wow I love his place!! my favorite steve mcqueen movie was Papillon. good stuff! my dad introduced me to him when I was a little girl, I watched bullitt and ever since then I loved the style of that time!
Ooh, I love this post! Steve McQueen *sigh* so cool!
Quick Steve McQueen story: my best friend grew up in LA and her father was really into restoring and driving vintage cars. When he was a younger man – possibly this was in the 70s? – he was cruising around LA (someplace like Mulholland or the Canyon or someplace in the valley) and he’s stopped at a light and who should pull up next to him in a sweet Jag or somesuch but STEVE MCQUEEN. My friend’s dad then proceeds to look over at Steve and rev his engine. Steve looks over and responds in kind and then they RACE. When they’re done (my friend’s dad won) Steve McQueen asks my friend’s dad about his engine and then buys him a drink. They then proceed to meet for drinks every month or more for years after that. How cool is THAT?!
so cool, Mandi!!
I was recently told at my wedding, by a very enthusiastic (if somewhat misguided) friend of mine, that I was a regular “Audrey Hepburn marrying Steve McQueen”…so this was really fun to read :) I do see the similarity to my hubby now…and just enjoyed looking through the old pics.
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He’s in one of my favorite films. “Love With a Proper Stranger” :)