To put it simply: I am a masochist. I like my feelings toyed with and I enjoy a fine emotional gut punch. Mr. Shapera's wacky and morbid humor, composing brilliance, and delightful take on the word "narrative" blows me away time after time. I think I have him figured out. Think I can stand up to his ability to play my heart strings with each new album.

I never can.

All I can say is if you made it this far, buckle up, and try not to keep score. Paul always wins.