Well, Evanelpus, you sound very miffed at poor old Brendan. What's a guy you've never met done to piss you off so much? Jealous, maybe? I'm not trying to run his fan club, just saying why not be reasonable and reserve judgement until you've actually met the bloke and had a beer or two with him. He really is a nice bloke.
I dare say that, if he were aware of your existence, he would speak very highly of you, though!