My first job (in high school) was washing dishes at WGN across from my high school. I had the opportunity to meet all the people I grew up watching and listening to; Frazier Thomas, Ray Rayner, Wally Phillips, Bob Bell, Roy Leonard, etc.
While we aren't talking about him here, Frazier Thomas was one of the nicest people I ever met. On my first day of work I was walking down the corridor and he was walking my way. I decided to pretend it was no big deal and nodded at him. He stopped me, introduced himself and welcomed me to WGN. That was a pretty big thrill for a 17 year old punk like me.
I'm still a punk, just "slightly" older now.