I started serious reading back in sixth grade, and I read a ton of books. ( a year or two ago I read all of Harry potter in a week and I can still keep that pace) Which wasn't too long ago, since I'm only fifteen. But anyways, I often use examples from the books I read. I also take my first impulse. I can have a temper myself, I can get angry rather easily, but I simply don't act on it. I don't think that makes much sense though... I take what I would want to do and rp that instead.

Though, especially my bad boy/ jock/ other mean characters tend to get nicer and their outer shells start to wear down.