Why does every line of dialogue sound like it's coming from the same person? This is even more predominant in his earlier movies. I hate how he makes it know "this is a quentin tarantino" film every chance he gets. So annoying and it makes the movies unwatchable.
I think you just don't like his movies.
He has a particular and unique style which makes him who he is as a director. You just don't like it, which is fine.
Self-absorbed idiot? Maybe, what successful artist is not self-absorbed? And if you don't like him/her, or his/her art, probably for you is going to be an idiot, thus Self Absorbed Idiot.
For me, he's self-absorbed, sure; maybe a bit goofy. But since I like his stuff, for me he's quite amazing.