Oh, yes, Karen Gillan is lovely! I do feel a bit bad for not liking the character more when the actress is so adorable. I have similar issues with my dislike of the Tenth Doctor, actually, because David Tennant seems such a nice guy.

I enjoy hearing you harp on about Smith's performance! I think you are absolutely right about everything, and I hope we have him as the Doctor for many a series. Loving the Doctor again is wonderful. I'd forgotten what it was like.