I met him years ago,(about 11) at a guitar/drum clinic. His wife sat next to him the whole time. She looks a lot like Cindy Crawford. He was totally kind, and talkative to everyone that got his autograph. He has a little bit of an ego, but it's misplaced, and taken out of context unfairly. He knows that he's one of the best guitarists EVER, we all know it. What's wrong in wanting to show off talent, when you're that good?