Dang, I wanna hear that "Oh Well!"
As for the pausing - I noticed it because I do the same thing while I'm teaching. All my students make fun of me for it. "And the thesis statement...always...drives....the paper. It's essential....to the meaning....of your argument." lol
My aunt says it reminds he of William Shatner. I like the idea that Lindsey does it better (no offense Star Trek fans!)