Based on what little I know about Ed Kowalczyk, this totally seems like a thing he would do.
Back in my retail days, I was working the register and a woman came up to purchase a new Live album. Or maybe it was an Ed Kowalczyk solo album, I don't remember and it's not important.
Anyway, as the woman's getting her wallet out, she says to me "You know, Ed and I go to the same guru, and he's such a spiritual man. This album will be huge once everybody sees the love and compassion he
put into this body of work!"
Me: Uh, that will be $15.00 please.
(and yes, she referred to Ed Kowalczyk on a first name basis, I guess she thought they were pals or something.)
o.O' he sounds....weird. you have the most awesome stories, tho.