Before he was Mr. O, Cutler guest posed at our local show, I was basically his butler, arranged his posing music, lighting, food and what not. I was just a kid, but bombarded him with questions, which he was cool about, he gave all the answers that a kid should get....lol. After that I emailed him and he always stayed in touch. I haven't emailed since his first O win....and I just congratulated him.
I more or less sent questions when I was preparing for my competition and he had some good cardio advice. Art Atwood helped somewhat w/ diet. and.....I didn't win, nor come close.....good experience though.
I had an in though, friends w/ the promoter. I talked w/ Gunther at length once too, but I'd retired from the bitch work and actually bought a ticket. All in all everyone was pretty damn cool. Lee Priest was a little funny, Dexter looked scared....but we live in the corn fields.....so I don't blame him.