That’s an excellent insight, CanvasShoesies. I’m the quiet one who’s had a few very outgoing, popular friends, and while it never bothered me to be the quiet one, I never quite understood what the popular people got out of a friendship with me, when they obviously can make friends with anyone they meet. I assumed there was something about my being the opposite of them that attracted them, but this makes a lot of sense.
I think you’re a swell guy, I actually emailed you to compliment your sig once, and I have looked forward to seeing you at 'fests. Your wife is quite vivacious, true. However, I tend to gravitate to the LESS vivacious people, because I don’t like having to wait in line and raise my hand for a chance to hang out with/talk to someone. Also, vivacious people are intimidating, and I am easily intimidated. Of course you’re intimidating too, because you radiate intelligence. Ever think of THAT? HMMM??
And I personally would have no objection to being the filling in a Heap/Vessel sandwich, so there. Wait, was that my out-loud voice? Sheeeeeeeesh.
Now would be a bad time to tell you of our torrid affair, right?
No, seriously, I always liked you better, what with the swearing, and drinking, and swearing, and uh… your other great qualities.
I can’t remember we chatted at the most recent NYC Fest, but I distinctly remember thinking, “Hey… He’s pretty hot!”.
And your wife is lovely as well. So there ya go. 
Well, I’d do ya.
Sua
Dammit, Sua . . . you stole my post! 