Back in 2011 I attended Retromobile in Paris. It is an event you must attend at least once in your life. I was invited by an automotive dealer to dinner with a small group of enthusiasts. He had rented a private room, upstairs in a delightfully intimate, Michelin Starred, restaurant in Paris.
There were eight of us at the dinner.
While waiting in my hotel lobby, for my fellow guests, who walks up and says hello? Sir Stirling Moss and his wife Lady Susie. I had no idea they were joining us and I was quite overwhelmed. We all walked down the streets of Paris through the cool night air, talking cars, and found our restaurant for the evening.
I was seated between Sir Stirling and his lovely wife Lady Susie.
When you meet a legendary hero, an undisputed king of sports car racing, it’s usually for a brief moment or two. To dine with a legend like Sir Stirling Moss, and to experience him at ease and relaxed, with his wife, telling stories, reminiscing, and with no guards up, was beyond magical. No doubt the multi-course meal was out of this world but…
I can’t remember any of the meal I ate.
We lost Sir Stirling on Easter of this year. That evening in Paris helped me realize the importance of chasing your dreams, overcoming immense challenges and set backs, and living a life well-lived. I hope you are chasing your passions each and every day and that you find ways to experience a life well-lived.