Perhaps it's best to say that torties have agendas. They won't go along to
get along. They know how things ought to be, and they insist that things be
that way. My tortie is the best cat ever, but I know better than to
challenge her authority.

I don't know if the foregoing applies to *all* torties, but the description
probably can't be dismissed.

BTW, here's an interesting brief article about the genetics of tri-color
cats. A tortie owner ought to know this; it will make you appreciate the
special magic that went into the creation of your cat:

http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/tricolors.shtml

Remember: A tri-color cat is as good as three ordinary cats!