no he is not, he is just pedantic and takes himself to seriously. Truly smart people dont 'act' smart, they are usually down to earth and very witty.
All due respect, NYCbull...you have used the word 'pedantic' at least twice...are YOU trying to look smart, by any chance?
Paris IS a smart and intelligent man. I don't know why that rubs your rhubarb in such a way.