Exactly, like I said on twitter; "I'm always surprised when people can't see how complex Brian is. Did they watch the same show as me?"

"There's the Brian's & Michael's of the world. Some people refuse to see beyond the surface. Whiles others choose the nuance."

Yes, this is why we are still affected by his character after so many years, still trying to recapture it in our fanfiction. I can't imagine any other actor paying this role, Gale did an amazing job...

Hugs Darling ~ Kathleen