Congratulations Fletch
I think it's an honor (at least for me) to be quoted in a newspaper, being influenced by your hero
I remember Bjorn explaining on Gilmourish.com that before making his site, he was playing in some bands, and after one gig a Iron Maiden guitarist went and said to him "you're sounding very gilmourish", and it made Bjorn very proud.
I believe, Mark had the same feeling when he was compared to Dylan, Cale, Marvin, etc....
What asking more than being put in the same class as your hero(es) ?