You know, I saw Ringo Starr on the Daily Show a few months back and thought, "There's a guy who's decades past his prime." I'm not sure how motivated I'd be to meet him.
$10K, on the other hand....
Though it does bring to mind a comment someone made when George Harrison passed away... "It's kind of a shame to realize that Ringo Starr is the most dignified remaining Beatle."