he really does seem a very genuine guy and thats rare in a celebrity these days. And you're right he does so much that does nothing to "further" his career but he does it anyway and gives up so much of his own time - that has to be admired even if you can't stand him in the ring.

Oh god me too!! I would love to let him know how much I really respect him for everything he does, the way he takes the boos and mindless hate on the chin and keeps going, not to mention the way he can make a kids year simply by walking in the room. He deserved to be honoured for that. Although if I was that close to tell him that, I'd probably faint ;)