the elusive and irritating nature of his charming arrogance
Yes, that! I'm very glad I don't have to live or work with him, but I love writing him.
And screwed-up Sheppard: Yes, guilty. I know there are other ways of interpreting his behavior -- I actually think Flanigan is probably trying to play him as a man with a secret grief that has broken his heart so badly that he can't open up to anybody -- but the neurotic explanation is so much more fun.
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Date: 2/6/08 04:30 pm (UTC)the elusive and irritating nature of his charming arrogance
Yes, that! I'm very glad I don't have to live or work with him, but I love writing him.
And screwed-up Sheppard: Yes, guilty. I know there are other ways of interpreting his behavior -- I actually think Flanigan is probably trying to play him as a man with a secret grief that has broken his heart so badly that he can't open up to anybody -- but the neurotic explanation is so much more fun.