It makes sense. There was so much hope and excitement. I want to have that. *Sighs dramatically* Ah well. Someday, there will come a show and I will NOT be years behind the excited fandom stuff. I guess. ;)

He really does. He must be a wealthy man (and should share some of those profits with me!). And I've met GDL, he is rather nice, but I think it's my hope that I will someday be able to corner him and edit his lyrics having a meaningful discussion with him about theatre and writing.

Your analysis is as good as (or better than!) mine! :D