I'm sorry, I didn't read your post until this morning.
You have guts and an incredible quick wit to think of asking him about his mom. I would stood there and then slunk to the recesses of the building like a cowering dog.
I do think Mick is approachable and therefore still "human". I have never seen him in person, but he acts that way on camera and from other stories of encounters with him, he seems genuinely human.
A guy who works in Colorado Springs, told me he used to work at a hotel in Hawaii, where Mick was a frequent guest...and my friend worked in the spa...as a massieus (sp?)... He said Mick was "a giant" (and difficult to work on). Mick was very gracious to all the staff and would allow his picture to be taken or would sign autographs etc.
What was even more nice, if Mick spotted a staff member off work, he'd invite them to come sit with him or would greet them with a hello and a wave in the parking lot.
I thought your story was interesting.
