Funny enough, although I've heard some not-so-complimentary things about Gordon from someone who was using Grant Avenue recording studios at the same time Gordon was recording there, I have been impressed by the patience he has exhibited with the fans when he gets mobbed by them for photos and such.
At Massey Hall, for example, he spent a great amount of time indoors backstage receiving people. Then, after all that, he stepped outside and again was very gracious with people accosting him there.
I could see him being justified in just pushing past everyone and running into his car after playing a full gig and already receiving people backstage, especially at the age of 68, when a certain amount of fatigue must set in. I've certainly seen that happen among other younger "rock stars" and entertainment types when I've tried approaching them after shows.
As has been said, Gordon is a class act and a model for how entertainers should comport themselves. As someone shouted at the end of the video: "Keep playing!"
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