Oh, that is kind of a shame that he never played with you guys.

I really do think it takes a certain kind of personality to get the most out of DMing. I had the game I DM again today and I think I'm getting more into it now (after like 5 sessions), but I still feel like I would maybe have more fun as a player... but at the same time something about it appeals to the side of me that enjoys being in control of stuff :D