a total 10 ! it is major ! I always remember a line from a review where the quote was along the lines of "Morrissey could take down syndrome (or something) into the top ten " and i am convinced he read that and thought "i will". Its a brilliant tour de force and obviously one of his personal favourites. " a hostage to kindness" is the killer line for me and its ends with great empathy - top drawer (fella)