It\\\'s quite a feat to be able to stand out in such a compelling, all around show as is \\\"The Shield\\\". Walton manages to succeed at this. Though fully committing to his hard core character, Shane Vendrell, I personally see a warmth and sincerity shine through underneath all that. The unconditional (platonic let me state!)love between he and Vic Mackie and their rocky, perilous relationship warms my heart.
I must say, personally he seemed to have \\\"Scorpio\\\" written all over him, as I am one myself, it easily resonated.
To read some basic trivia and find out he is a charming, Southern gentleman raised in a househole of women with a passion for interior design and lighting completely increased his appeal to me.
So, Walton, wherever you are, ironically it hit home to read your quote of how lighting greatly effects you, as my personal quote to the keys to life are such: 1) Timing. 2) Lighting!.
I get it.
Athena