I've followed Michael for a couple of years now. At the time that I found the GamerPoets channel, I was going through my own "personal hell" & I knew of other channels like Gopher, Brodual, MxR, etc. (and though they deserve respect for their own) something about Michael's character drew me in. I was looking for a reprieve from the life I was living, and then I saw my first "Tale of Paxton" episode & it was captivating. Here was a guy just like us, and yet completely exclusive. As stated above, life wasn't easy for him & instead of brooding he took another chance and got right back up, exposing his desires, his fears & every day conquering them. Though his intentions were personal, no one could ever doubt his poetry and even he himself has become a staple of this community and (as he said, in REALITY) to millions of people around the world. Great job, Brother! This world wouldn't be the same w/out you!!