'Absolutely, totally, fiercely loyal to everybody within what he defines as his tribe; absolutely, totally, fiercely hostile to everybody outside it. Really, really extroverted; when he gets lonesome at his job, he comes and sits at my desk and chats with me, sometimes for an hour at a time. Wide variety of colorful language, much of it cringeworthily bigoted, and yet is so friendly and affectionate that it's hard not to like him just the same.'

One of my brothers very much resembles this description. That last sentence especially is really great and makes me feel better for still liking him. I mean, I have to love him- he's my brother. At least I can (and do) explain to him that his bigotry is ignorant and jackhole-ish. Also, I very much want my nephew to be gay so that my brother who loves the boy more than life itself will finally be forced to buy a clue.