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"...John [Schlesinger] gave a party once for Dustin Hoffman, and I sat next to him at dinner. He was very relaxed with a wicked sense of humour, and not at all the Hollywood star. At the end of the evening we emerged from the house together. Dustin asked me if I needed a lift, as his chauffeur-driven Rolls was waiting outside. I said, "No thank you, I have my own car,' and pointed to my little green Mini. Quick as a flash he said, 'Don't worry, we can put it in the boot.'"