James Dean

I had an acquaintance over for afternoon coffee today. We have known each other for almost 8 years, but never been close. He's quite a bit older than me, a fine gentleman who I have always had a lot of respect for. He's the only one in Switzerland that I am fine calling "Sie". Today he told me a story that was hard to believe. He's in the auto business and many, many moons ago he worked with this guy named Rolf. Rolf decided to pursue his future in America and wanted my friend to join. However, my friend chose to stay and Rolf ended up the US of A being an auto mechanic working for James Dean. My friend told me Rolf was in the same car as James Dean when he crashed. I was a bit skeptical. I sounded like when I was living in Denmark and my landlord told me his ex-wife had had an affair with Sean Connery. Hmmm. Then he proceeded to tell me that Rolf was badly hurt after the car crash (where James Dean died) and that he hurt his head so badly he never recovered. Which is probably why he married 9 times! All told by my friend. After googling the story (which seems to be true!!!) I am happy that my friend told me they lost contact, since this Rolf guy ended up stabbing one of his wives 14 times. The things you get to hear on a perfectly normal Wednesday!