Who is becoming the favorite character? Sterling or Pete? I like 'em both. Advantage: Sterling, for his amoral middle-aged cool.

The paddle bit was quite funny.

And I've since learned that with re the "North by Northwest" reference: both Don Draper and Cary Grant's character are in LONG ISLAND police stations, thus making the homage complete.

Though I figure more people will see the "Sopranos" connection than any to an old Hitchcock movie.