There was a fan of John Fahey's who became disillusioned after he got to really know the guy. He told Fahey "You used to be my idol. I used to worship you. But now that I know you, I don't feel the same way any more."
Fahey told him: "Good. Now we can be better friends."

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I don't do it for the money, babe. I do it to entertain people.-- Susan Boyle