Not that I would ever put myself on his level of incredible artistry. We are a similar type and perform in a similar way. I've sometimes been compared to him.
People find a similarity in our energy on stage.
As far as people in my life, I have a wonderful acting teacher named Alan Savage who I have studied with for about eight years. He really has changed the way I have perceived the work. I also have a spiritual friend who is a Native American Indian called Gypsy. I met him last summer when I was working out in Las Vegas. A lot of people know him in the industry.