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Sting's my ideal man, because he's a real man.

Sting is a father figure to us all.

I'm sure Sting's a lovely guy. It's just that nobody wants to be seen as that holier-than-thou thing. That over-earnestness is a bit of a problem with people in bands and celebrities or whatever.

You just remember back when you were watching as a kid and going, 'Man, Sting's so cool,' and now I'm wrestling the guy. It's breathtaking.

Sting was one of my first and biggest influences. One night in North Carolina, when I reached out and touched his shoulder, he had the face paint on, and I didn't know why, but I loved it. I wanted to be just like him, and I was only 11 years old.

Hey, Ryan, if Sting retires, will he change his name to Stung?

Paul McCartney and The Beatles in general are my idols. And I love Sting. I got to meet Sting. That was really cool. Dustin Hoffman is my favorite actor. Also, I think of Magic Johnson as an idol.

Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is thy sting?

I'm stingy and I'm proud of the reputation.

In London it's easy not to be the focus of attention, especially when Sting lives in the house just behind you.