Thanks! I think I was having a Tommy Wiseau moment...
Yeah, it was a tough balance to strike, to be honest. Finding the right tone was difficult, but he was a genuine and nice guy, so I think I went the right way. Felt the most right, anyway. Definitely labored over it a bit, though. A big part of me considered waiting until after the movie took off and the reactions were already out there, but I really enjoyed the movie, so I dove on in!