Howard Hawks' career spanned the history of Hollywood. As well as designing and racing sports cars, motorbikes and aeroplanes he wrote, directed and produced every kind of Hollywood movie. 'The Big Sleep', 'Red River', 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and 'Bringing Up Baby' are amongst the best examples of their genre. Gavin Millar talked to him at his home in Palm Springs just before his 80th birthday.