WORDS OF WISDOM IN MONACO
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The future 3-times F1 champion with his parents , his elder brother Jimmy and their cat Fluffy
Before becoming a famous racing driver Jackie Stewart had great success in shooting . He won the Coupe De Nations twice ( British and Mediterranean Championships ) as well as the Championships of Scotland , England , Ireland and Wales and the British Grand Prix of Shooting .
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Sir Jackie Stewart driving a Tyrrell during the BRM Celebration Day in Bourne , Lincolnshire celebrating the 50th Anniversary of BRM Winning the 1962 Grand Prix World Championship .
HelloMonaco : Sir Jackie , what is Monaco for you ?
Sir Jackie Stewart : It ’ s always great to be back in Monaco ! I feel like it ’ s my second home . It ’ s very special . People behave well , dress well , beautiful yachts and of course beautiful girls .
I have been coming here since 1964 . For the first time I came to Monaco to race in Formula 3 and I won . I was just a puppie ! Still
Monaco is the jewel in the crown . It ’ s still the most glamorous , the most colourful circuit in the world for Formula 1 .
: Did you know Prince Rainier and Princess Grace personally ?
Sir Jackie Stewart : Yes , very well . I used to come here and we had holidays a couple of times in the Palais and in their Roc Agel residence . Very nice couple , very good hosts . I have known Albert since he was a little boy .
The period when Princess Grace was here was the other dimension . They brought so many people to Monaco for the Grand Prix . Cannes film festival is normally held at the time of the Grand Prix . All movie stars used to come .
My particular period here in the 60s and 70s probably was the most exciting time . I make a joke , that in those days motor racing was dangerous and sex was safe ! It was an amazing time ! The Beatles came here ,
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