I see what you're saying and agree. But is there anyone who WOULDN'T look a little like a psychotic murderer if you put an axe in his hand, splattered him with blood and asked him to smile?

DJ Qualls. He'd just look like, "Oh, you poor thing, who splattered blood all over you then stuck an axe in your hand? Uch, people can be so cruel."

"But look at you. You keep smiling, despite it all. Such a little trooper."

Q for PWS, Jr:

Paul, I'm curious, if you were to summarize the history of your experience with JB's life and work, like Erik Larsen did on his blog, what would be some of highlights for you?

Specifically, I'm interested in the point (or series of points) in your life that led you to become a "Byrne victim," either through contact with Byrne's work or through some form of interaction with the man himself.

If you'd care to elaborate, it'd be appreciated.

I don't know who that is, but that was funny!

The star of the movie "The New Guy." If they ever do a Gilligan's Island movie (and you know it'll happen sooner or later), Qualls is pretty much the favorite for the lead.

Somebody asked him once who would win in a fistfight between all Image founders and I think he said while he could hold his own pretty good, being a big guy, Silvestri would kick all of their asses.

I wouldn't call Larsen 'in shape' at all. Big boned and more fat mass than muscle mass and i think because of his age, his flab aint gonna get any better.

He didn't say in shape, just in better shape than most comic pros. Guess that doesn't mean much.

Hey, JB, don't bore your commissions yourself to tears? Is that the reason you are so grumpy?

My money'd be on Valentino. He always looked to me like a guy with nothing to lose.