The other ones still clenched, waiting for disaster. But that's usually my reaction in the face of dangerlaughter is almost a reflex. I think he takes everything too seriously. My aim is always to try and introduce more levity into his life. I think Mick has a hard time having nothing to do.
Every minute has to be filled.
He's not a big one for self-reflection or inner reflection at all. He prefers to avoid it, so basically he has to know what he's gonna do the day before. There are signs that he's taking himself less seriously. When he's like that, he can be very funny. You're always trying to nurse the best bits out of him, and maybe he's got used to it and likes that.