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I think I've had the opposite experience than you, BP. I can't stand the guy, never have been able too. To me, he comes off as an arrogant, insufferable prick, with little to offer.
He's welcome to pay the bills, but for a guy who seems to bask in his own cred, I don't see how this helps.
And, I'm a guy who loves the cruise ship commercials using Lust for Life!