He was in Vancouver at a gym about fifteen years ago - I didn't get to see him - but people I knew who went to the gym got to meet him. Their opinions were that he was an egotist and an ass, so high on himself (Pre-madona - as he says here) that most of them couldn't be around him. One freind of mine was invited back to a party at the hotel, he flat out declined on principal.

Let's hope Van Damme has humbled over the last decade or so - he seems to be trying hard to convince us all that he has - I don't buy it.

An interesting descriptive on him here:
"He is sensitive to stress and does not handle a high-pressured, competitive atmosphere very well. Jean-Claude Van Damme is very touchy, irritable, and difficult to live with when there are many demands or tensions at work. His energy level is inconstant and is very much dependent upon the emotional harmony (or lack of it) in his home. A supportive partner is of great benefit to Van Damme in helping him to achieve his goals and desires.

He has passionate convictions and will fight for them when challenged. Jean-Claude Van Damme is willing to dedicate a great deal of his energy and force to an important cause, and he will act decisively on his beliefs, rather than simply espousing them.

Sometimes Van Damme gets so involved and identified with his ideas that he cannot really be receptive to anyone who opposes him philosophically."

The rest can be seen here:http://famous-relationships.topsynergy.com/Jean_Claude_Van_Damme/Drive.asp

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