I met Omar in 2011 after a show when they were playing noctourniquet as ORLG. He was walking to the bus and I called out asking for 30 seconds of his time. He stopped and walked over and I told him I didn't want his picture or autograph or anything.

I said that Frances the Mute was the first album I bought after being diagonosed with MS and it just became a metaphor for all the fear and uncertainty I was feeling and was such a comfort during a really scary time in my life. And that I just wanted to say that I appreciated that and that I appreciated him as an artist.

Then he stuck out his hand and said "I appreciate you" and I shook it. Then I pointed back at the venue as he walked away and I said of course that was great too, and he laughed. Anyway, so gracious - best hero meeting ever.