I'd like to take this moment to celebrate a man whose stellar performance as "Shane" on The Shield leaves me in awe. Without being terribly likeable, Goggins' character manages to be one of the most consistently compelling anti-heroes ever created. Immoral, selfish, red-necked, greedy--but never cartoonish--"Shane" shortcuts his way through law straight to enforcing whatever puts him On Top. He is a first-class Hole of a Donkey and proud to be. While the writers of the show should definitely be commended for such a great character, it is Goggins' portrayal that gives life to "Shane." In another's hands, this character could become merely a monster, easy to judge; Goggins never allows the audience to distance itself from this man. Plus, "Walton Goggins" is a bitch-ass awesome name. Props, yo!
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