How come Todd Howard is still breathing?

With all the NMAers he's going to completely drive nuts - legitimate question.
Seriously now;
http://media.pc.ign.com/media/568/568806/vid_2037542.html
And they let him make games...
Is it any wonder the entire industry is a steamy pile of Madden 3999 A.D.?
The again, maybe it means I have a chance. I mean, if they hire guys like him they'll hire anyone.

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