Cooper, especially in the early sections, reveals surprising range: he can do deadbeat and a little pathetic, as well as the more familiar sharkish smarm.
He is trying, but failing, to forget what lies at his feeta failed marriage, being a deadbeat father, and his lack of commercial success as a singer in a band.
Some react with horror at potential scandal, while others glimpse the possibility of freedom from a deadbeat spouse, or regret potential loves that got away after they were married.
