"Those secret service guys almost broke the guy's arm," Castiglione said.

The arm belonged to "Andy Griffith Show" and "Three's Company" star Don Knotts.

Ever been in a tough spot at the office? Try the reason Castiglione had to tell Gleason's wife, Beverly, why she needed to bring her dog in the house. The Gleasons had two dogs when they were let out. Castiglione hoped seeing the alligator sunning itself in the backyard would explain why only one needed to be let back in.

Even the job parking cars turned into a profit. Castiglione started a car and boat detailing business that helped him pay his way through the University of Maryland.

"Any experience shapes the rest of your life. You take what you can from it," he said.

Thirty years later, he's back in South Florida. The only difference others will be telling stories about meeting him.