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Macnee's portrayal of John Wickham Gascoigne Beresford Steed made James Bond look like an uncouth amateur. A WWII Royal Navy veteran, Macnee refused to be seen using guns as Steed, as he had seen first-hand what they could do; so the umbrella and bowler hat became integrated into Steed's fighting style.
If you can, track down a copy of his autobiography Blind In One Ear. It's a cracking read, and full of surprises. I promise you you'll be entertained.
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