I met him in 1998. He was exceptionally nice and easy to be around. I thought I'd be a nervous wreck if I ever met him, but he put me at ease. I told him how much his music meant to me and I asked if I could get an autograph for a friend who wanted to be at the event, but her father had died the day before. He gave me an autograph for her and an autograph for me too. He also was happy to pose for a picture and gave me a hug. I don't think I could have asked for a better experience meeting a celebrity. He was really down to earth. There were several people there who were obviously mentally and/or physically handicapped and he took special care to take time with them. I was impressed because so many people are stand offish or uncomfortable with people who are disabled.