Frank McNeal (helicopter camera man) has worked with McQueen a number of times, he says. "He is easy to work with."
McNeal grins. And says, "No, he won't sign autographs. Oh he might if you're introcuced to him. But he doesn't like to be bothered."
McNeal points out, there are things McQueen likes talking about. "Flying. Antiques."
"He likes to get it on about things that mean something to him. If you're interested in what he's interested in, then he'll talk to you."
During their time here, most movie-makers are styaying at the Holiday Inn.
"If Steve can get out of staying at a motel, he will. He prefers staying in his motorhome in the cornfield," he added.
Once in a while a spectator will get close enough to McQueen to steal a camera shot. But anyone working with him will tell you quickly, "Steve hates that. He doesn't want anyone to make a fuss over him. I won't take his picture."
Still, McQueen seems to have a gentle way ab out him. He grins as he shakes hands with two little boys at the dairy farm gate. He smiles when a little girl gives him a kiss. And he is apologetic when he accidently steps on a dog's foot.
It is obvious, however, McQueen doesn't want unnecessary attention. When a cake saying, "Happy Birthday Steve" is place before him on the long, picnic-style table (one of six where his crew eats), McQueen says: "It's not my birthday." Then he finishes his lunch and walks off toward a stand of calf stalls.
Other than Steave McQueen, McNeal claims he likes working with Robert Redford. "He's another one that has it all together, McNeal says.
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