Billy Mays

So Billy Mays died this weekend, and it really upset me. I don't know how to explain it, and I'm not sure if I even want to, because when I tell people I loved him, their initial reaction is "lol wtf?" and when I explain further the reaction seems to be "Wow you're weird."

Anyway here's the post I left in the Billy Mays Fansite Guestbook.

I am shocked and truly saddened by the death of Billy Mays. I have always "loved" him and felt connected to him in some strange way, I can't explain it ...
It's just that he was so full of life and enthusiasm, and he really believed in everything he was selling. I have worked in sales off and on and Billy has always been my inspiration... Not just in work, but in life as well. Always be there, always be smiling, always give 200%. Thumbs up, and believe in what you're doing.

It's so horrible to think that a man who was so exuberant and vivacious is now lifeless... I can't imagine the pain his loved ones must be going through, as I never even met him but am still incredibly upset by his death. I wish those who loved him and were close to him the best, as well as those who loved him from afar like myself. I hope everyone can take with them the lessons Billy's taught about sheer joy and enthusiasm, in work and in life. I know I will.
Rest In Peace, Billy. You are in my heart now and will be forever. You (and not your products) have truly made a positive impact on my life and the way I live it.