I met him once in 2009 at a hotel in Denver at the check-in counter. He had just stepped up and we walked in up to the counter, baby in my wife’s arms, me holding the hand of a crying 4 year old, the two boys arguing over an action figure. He looked at me and smiled and stepped aside and said “Looks like you need to check in quicker than I do.” and let me take his spot. As a long time fan, I knew who he was right away. I thanked him and he just laughed.
That was very gracious of him and I’ve never forgotten that simple act of kindness.