was a compliment or insult. >> i couldn't either. i read that. should i feel bad about this? >> he laughs out loud at the most inappropriate things. that may be a badge of honor. >> that's how i decided to take it at the end of the day. >> what i can say, it's a gripping thing to watch. i absolutely loved it. i think you bring a great heir of sinister charming menace to it. anyone will find it enthralling to watch. i applaud you for that. i applaud you for your book which which you came on to promote last time. i'm sure it was mainly down to me you spent 17 weeks on "the new york times" best sellers, stories i only tell my friends. >> it is. it's all you. the next book i'm putting a banner with your picture next to mine. >> paper back out. you must be thrilled with the way it's gone. >> i am. paper back came out this week. look, piers, i try withdrew