"Daughter? I hardly know her!" works less well as a joke.

Another quickie. P.S. Scotch.

While plowing through all six seasons of The Sopranos in the last few weeks (I already have a job, shut up), I realized something interesting about creator David Chase. I worry that someone might take the observation I'm going to share as a sign of distaste for the show, which could not be further from the truth. I truly believe The Sopranos should take the place of high school economics courses (likewise The Wire will be screened in lieu of Civics, Deadwood in lieu of history and the film They Live in place of everything else). I discovered that His Holiness Sir David "Tougher Than Day Old Cuban Bread" Chase LOVES to watch James Gandolfini wake up. Seriously, I think, on average, Tony Soprano wakes up two times an episode. I realize that the show has had multiple writers and directors, but I am led to believe that they operate under the telepathic control of Mr. Chase, likely for tax purposes. However, these other creators (mindless minions or not) similar love for filming our protagonist sleep only emblazon me in my belief that James Gandolfini wakes up better than anyone in recorded human history. And I have found yet another way to feel inadequate. Thanks alot, Jimmy.