I met him when I was at University, and spending some abortive time trying to live as myself, which just resulted in getting a few kickings. He was along for a rag week event he had been hired for, and we had a very, very short chat just as he was going on stage (I was also doing a skit).
He clearly saw me for what I am. He smiled and wished me well, with what seemed absolute sincerity.
Yup. Thirty seconds of an encounter, but I still hold it dear. What a lovely man.