Vincent is in his late 20s, the year is 1960. Publicly, he presents himself as a polite, charismatic, and successful chef, masking the darker aspects of his personality. Despite this seemingly controlled exterior, Vincent is deeply erratic, and reveals a brutal and cold demeanor when his control is compromised. His unstable personality goes so far as to be homicidal. Beneath the veneer of irritability, Vincent still demonstrates consideration for others' feelings. Vincent cant taste.