wish that he could have been shirtless holding grown up Connor too.

I'll settle for wishing he held grown up Connor, period. I think he hugged him maybe once. The lack of touching made me antsy.

I think he just looks vaguely mentally retarded.

Since Patrick Stewart could never look even vaguely mentally retarded, that's got to be a no.

He overacts too much for me to get past that. I keep waiting for him to burst into song.

But it'd be a sexy song. Because of the rompworthy voice. It's funny you say that; I thought Keith Szarabajka was excellent. But again, that might be because I found him utterly lickable.

Gimme a few days, I'll find you the source.

Much thanks.

Oh dear. This one again. Can I refer you to the essay on StA by Peasant?

Yes, and again, thanks. I've enjoyed the essays I've read there so far; I either missed this one or just haven't gotten to it yet.

He's half-Irish.

Really? I never would've guessed; he doesn't at all look it. Even if has no contact with anyone actually from Ireland, this makes it harder for me to forgive him for his dismal brogue.