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What was notable about Bobet's personality?
striking feature of Bobet the man rather than rider was his ambition to behave like a Hollywood matinee idol.
Did his personality create any problems?
The British professional Brian Robinson called Bobet "a private man and a little moody" and said he would sulk if things went wrong.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Bobet was driven by personal hygiene and refused to accept his first yellow jersey because it had not been made with the pure wool.
Did they give him a new jersey?
Goddet had to get Sofil to produce another jersey overnight, its logo still visible but artificial fabric absent.

Question: Why did he want the jersey to be made of pure wool?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Bobet want the jersey to be made of pure wool?