I'd say Stam has it nailed.
I thought the guy was a dumbass from the book and the movie but applauded his effort. It's kinda cool when you can read/watch that stuff and say to yourself "what a dumbass I'd do that different".
I've been on a lot of trips that I shouldn't come back from. Most of those were a long time ago but each is seared into my memory and they make me smile.
Shoot I had a moment the other day on the Sky.....Rico gave me crap the rest of the day and I was just in the front seat!