Everywhere you go around the country, people relate to the consecutive games steak in one shape or form, whether it's school or how they approach their job. I'm still pretty amazed that it became a symbol. I didn't think it was that big a deal.

You could be in the worst mood ever and all you had to do was hear Kirby laugh or see his smile and he could bring you back.

You could be in the worst mood ever and all you had to do was see Kirby smile or hear him laugh. And he'd bring you back.