What does Rico Suave think of language learning?

Score one for the Hattiesburg American, a newspaper serving Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and its community columnist, Cindy Burleson, because they got us the answer to this pressing question. And I quote:

Rico Suave suggests language learning aids you in finding a future husband or wife by simply "increasing the size of your selection pool."

I don't think we can deny Mr. Suave's point. Indeed, given that I found my own wife on one of my language-learning jaunts, it probably wouldn't be inappropriate for me to consider myself a beneficiary of this "increased pool".

However, I wonder whether or not this is the real Mr. Suave, or just an impersonator.



Link: Learning a new language [Hattiesburg American]