Joe - if you get a chance, I'd be interested in reading how/why the interview inspires so much you, i.e. what you take out of it from a professional's perspective. I know it can't be just the confirmation that "It does not take a genius to run heavy equipment" 
Thanks for the link, Ron. Two words/concepts stand out most of all, i.e. 'Variety' and 'Freedom'. Yes, Kye uses the first to describe the goal of utilizing/incorporating a dramatic feature in many different ways, and the second to describe the working environment that Tom creates. But it doesn't take a genius to realize that the two are inter-related.
Peter,
Without going back into the interview to gather exact references or wording, the things that inspired me:
His passion for the game. It rekindles my own every time I read of his experiences
His desire to explore his own ideas. I have a strong desire to do the same.
His ability to learn from others, particularly to look at things differently than his own preferences or experiences. I try very hard to do that, recognizing that my own ego is the single biggest roadblock in my journey to know and do more
His sheer number of jobs on world-class sites. If his abilities weren’t up to snuff, he wouldn’t have those opportunities. That compels me to continue, even at 59 y/o, to continue the pursuit of knowledge and experience. The end goal isn’t always about the dirt and grass, however, and Kye mentions the human aspect of it all. Making others better at what they do, while engaging in self-improvement along the way is a satisfying goal.
His ability to remain humble and embedded in humor is a trait I’m drawn to, even if I fail often at both.