Mary, you made me laugh...
When I was younger I often got just that kind of response all the time, especially the comment about the temper and even though redheads can have a temper, more often than not I don't see that.
One of my favourite quotes about redheads is...
"Blondes may have more fun, but redheads simply have more!"
To me being a redhead is so much a part of my identity that if I dyed my hair, I'd lose part of me
I can't really speak for other redheads, but this is how I describe a redhead...
Quick, sharp, witty, independent, think outside of the box, charming, fun and slow to anger, but when you do watch out! IMO, redheads have always been the kids that stood out, whether they wanted to or not and you either embrace that or you shrink and hide, there's an instant bond for us 'gingers' simply because we are a rare and becoming extinct folk (yes, redheads are becoming extinct!).
I have a newsletter going out this week, so I will you add you to the list
Renee