Had to throw my .02 cents in here.... got to interview him for Klixxx Magazine awhile back - he has a lot of experience, knows many vets in this biz & is a helluva nice guy.
He also runs GA Media, a site that encompasses many other sites in the industry. I don't think you could take a virtual walk through the webmaster community without tripping over at least a half dozen things that Gary Alan has had his hands on...
You were given good advice - he's definitely someone to hook up with.
