I've watched a few of those videos too in getting ready for this workshop. They don't really portray Guy's personality like real life obviously. He's just a cool dude, with all that implies. I really enjoyed it.
The top is a little awkward, but you're right, I should be able to work with it. I'll wait for some back budding then look to cut it, or I may not do anything and just study it, watch it grow. I do need to put it in a bigger training pot, maybe even get a cement mixer to let it sit in some water.