yeah Richie April made Season 2, but I believe it's David Proval's acting that made that character so great; Ralphie really is one hell of a development.

"Commendatori" is one of my least favorite episodes, but we agree on Paulie - he is the one great thing about that episode. nodoby is really enjoying the trip except for Paulie who just passes through things on a happy daze. also right after that scene with the firecrackers Tony turns for Paulie searching for a word of wisdom but Paulie replies with another one of my favorite quotes:

"I'll head back to the hotel. I gotta take a wicked shit."