Wasn't it Paul Williams who once had a bomb planted under his car - or was that some other journalist. Anyway, any crime correspondent would be foolish not to be careful about his personal safety. There are plenty to crazies in the criminal fraternity. I imagine Paul does enjoy some of the kudos and celebrity that comes with his job. Any high profile journalist I know no matter what the field enjoys being a big fish in this small town, but so what? It's hardly a character deficit to enjoy some recognition for your work.

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