The center ring is usually where most of the action is..the bombs going off...the explosions and fires. The other rings? 50 clowns getting into or out of a Volkswagon. Quiet small potatoes side dishes. The entree piece de resistance with all the pizazzy aromas and sounds is what you watch.
He is the center ring and sets off whatever has to 24/7 so your attention is always focused on him.
Loud explosive unpredictably threatening suspicious frightening. You cannot take your eyes off him.