You're a good guy, Pixel. =)
And I can second the recommendation on The Animator's Survival Kit. It's the only good book on animation I've seen. It gets right to the point, with lots of great examples. I don't remember seeing the stutter technique in it, though!
But I am going through it again, so maybe I'll find it this time...if it's in there, I mean!
Looking forward to your blog posts, PPP. Your posts remind me of the Animation Survival Kit. They're all quick and to the point, and almost all show things that are novel to me. ^ ^
And I'm honored my crappy art made it into your grid post, hahah! X3
Psiweapon: the staggering animation is working really well for your guy. Well done!