Id tell him how much I admire him...and how fortunate I feel he is to have such a god given talent.
I remember reading somewhere that it bothered him when people called him CHICO...like he was being stereotyped....
I would try to make him see that he should try to look at that as a compliment...his protrayal brings CHICO to life...HE BREATHED LIFE INTO THE CHARACTER .. so much so that when ppl look at him .. they SAW Chico....not SOME guy who played Chico...and that..MY FRIEND...is a gift!
and then I'd steal a little kiss by pecking him on his check!