When I met Richie I went a little bit fan boy and blurted out how I wanted to say thank you and that he was the reason I played guitar. And his absolutely face lit up with pride-he put his hand out and shook my hand!-and said "Wanted right?" to which I said "no, In These Arms!" and he was stunned and said "Wow cool! Really?" and we had a cool chat about guitars and playing-he asked me loads of questions (in an interested way-I'm not trying to insinuate I taught Richie anything!)

Bit off topic I know but I thought I'd share...good things can come out of telling people how you've influenced them.