I prescribe one viewing of the film Rubber; it will leave you with so many questions, all other backstories will seem a blessing! EG-style Eris? I hate the form, as I hate hell, all Montagues and thee. Bonus points if you get the reference.
I can be, if I feel the situation requires it, but I generally try not to be. I find life is a lot easier if you don't take things too seriously; hard to have fun when you're being serious