I spoke to thurston shortly (small talk) at a side project show (Noise against Fascism), he was out in the audience - i basically wanted to say hi and thanks for the work he did putting on the night's music. it was a great feeling of awe having met him!
if he's around, you have a good chance of talking one-on-one with him.
i don't know how you'd arrange giving him the record, but see what he's up to! enthusiasm is a universal language! I bet you'll have good luck!
