What is the attitude of the elder Paul to his younger self?

What is the attitude of the elder Paul to his younger self?

• Paul often uses self sabotaging humour to describe his younger self. He's very arrogant and self-assured.
• He can act as an adult interpreter for his reflections of his younger self.
• He uses adult perseptions of his younger self. i.e: the piano tape he sent to Keller during Univeristy
• Realises that he was stubborn and overly self loving.
• Paul returns from Europe with the realisation and limitations of his talent. "honorable mention had become the story of my life." p127
• Relationship with Keller improves throughout book, thus buils a greater respect for him. This is shown by the transformation of maestro to Maestro.