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Eh, too little gravitas. "NOOOOOO, NOT SCARFACE!"

Good observations, I also enjoy those little things tremendously. How great wasn't it to be given the backstory of Anthony? Just getting a piece of it in a sense and yet so relevant to get an insight of his nature and close relationship with Elias. A lesser show would have shoved that information down our throats.

Excellent Q&A! Just love the music in PoI and how it's used. One of my absolute favourites is "When Things Explode" with UNKLE and Ian Astbury

Yeah, he got what I would call "the Ben Edlund effect".

Link has always seemed dull to me, but at least now - much thanks to Anthony - he should get a big clue were he stands in the relationship to Dominic.

And John always "thought of him [Anthony] as 'Scarface'". That was a nice and funny little touch. A nod to the fans I presume.

Anthony: Morior invictus. ("I die undefeated")
Elias: Invictus maneo. ("I remain unvanquished")

Lethal Weapon with my dad at home. As I kid I was allowed to watch pretty much anything I wanted.

At first you could only see one side of Eleanor's face and I expected it to be surgery scars on the other side of her forehead. When she turns around there's none, and I was so relieved. Then she speaks Everett's name… That was nothing but soul crushing. You can certainly criticize today's psychiatric care, but Jesus

I figured straight away that it had to be something much worse than cocaine. "Don't worry. It's from Bayer, the aspirin company. Safe as can be." Oh yes, and there's the lovely little bottle of "Heroin". God, what I laughed.

It was a thrill watching it develop from a somewhat run-of-the-mill show to something so very special. I had probably not stuck around - I usually don't if a show doesn't capture me from the get go - if it wasn't for the beautiful gang here at A.V. Club that assured it was going to turn into something quite

The odds are in my favour though. I'm 30 and it still happens I'm being mistaken for a teenager. Lets just say there's been plenty of awkward moments and embarrassments through the years.

And he is 70 years old! I'll be happy if I look half as good when I'm 40.

Vanessa is for sure my favourite character, but Victor isn't far behind. The actor is terrific and I love all the nuances and layers he brings to that intensity.

I don't mind the screwing part, who does? Dorian Gray is a fascinating character and it shouldn't be that hard to capitalize on. They're doing wonderfully with other characters on the show. I hope they will be doing a better job of capturing that. It hasn't help either that the actor, at least so far, been kinda one

I've just discovered Titus Andronicus. What a great band! Love their range of song titles. There's "A Pot In Which To Piss" and then there's "Richard II or Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (Responsible Hate Anthem)".

Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union
Fucked Up - Paper The House
TV On The Radio - Mercy
UNKLE, Ian Astbury - When Things Explode
Sophie Zelmani - Free Now
Kavinsky, Lovefoxxx - Nightcall
Nancy Sinatra - Summer Wine
Deportees - Under The Pavement- The Beach
The Kills - Future Starts Slow
Civil Twilight - Come As You Are

So true! Something that has helped me a lot is group therapy. I've been in groups for social phobia (oh yes, a group!) and depression. It's naturally hard going through it for various reasons. I mean, sitting in a room with five other broken souls in indescribable pain - all wishing they were dead - is in a sense

There's a two part documentary called Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive that I very much recommend. As a viewer you get to follow him through his personal history and journey with an incredible openness. This journey includes meeting with experts and others with bipolar disorder. He doesn't shy away

Beautifully written, my friend. How courageous of you to follow your dream and doing what you love. You have my full admiration. You should be proud of yourself and your achievements.