I met him once as a judge at a tailgate cooking event. If I had known he would be there, I would have paid way more attention to what I brought. The girl I was with had no idea who he was and was amazed that I did. That kind of let me know that I was in the company of someone not destined for my future.
I thought his book, "The Apprentice" was a great read, and an insight into what an amazing life he has lead. Happy birthday, JP!
HC