If Alan got his face chiseled into Brad Pitt looks then when he stood up to lecture on commuter rail everyone would stop and listen and agree.

It might not be fair. But people listen more to extremely good looking people.

Hi Future,

re: "people listen more to extremely good looking people."

Well...good looking?...hmnnn.

In what "looks" category would you place, say, M. Gandhi, Mother Theresa...? Or..., well, many examples.

Some people have a "good-looking" vibe - you know?

My guess is some on TOD possess such a quality.

We'll see.