"Contrary to popular rumor, I do have friends."

"Riccardo:  I've known him a couple years.  We started in the bouncer business together.  He's honorable and true to his friends."

"Julia:  I haven't known her very long, but from the start I cared what she thought of me.  I don't really care what many people think of me except in practical terms like how I can use them and be useful to them.  With Julia it's different.  I like her in ways I haven't liked anyone in a very long time."