[RobRoy]

Looks like Miller is a walking example of the old phrase, "Show me a young man who is not a liberal, and I'll show you a man without a heart. Show me an old man who is a liberal and I'll show you a man without a brain."

Maybe Dennis is showing he has a heart AND a brain, unlike the author.

[7thson]

Exactly! I was waiting for someone to point this out. Crimmins talks about being with your dad during a thirty mile drive and listen to his drivel. In fact, Miller seems to have grown up, while Crimmins remains a child.