I agree, to get a little experience and knolage, volunteer where you will be in contact with them, get to handle them, play with them and see how they are. Personalities are as varied in cats as they are in people. You have some that want only to be petted when THEY want it and only on their terms. You have some that want to be lap cats and some that don't. Some that want to sleep close to you and some that don't, some that play, play, play and some that don't... You getting the picture? Some can be very demanding of your time and attention and others that would rather be left to themselves.

I think if you start reading posts here in the cat section, you can and will, learn a whole lot! There is a vast amount of knolage here, experienced knolage. (I would do that first!) You can find out what a lot of the common problems with them can be and what to do for them. You can enjoy the "pleasures" of having one in your life through us.. I will warn you, they are addicting! Just always remember, getting a pet is a lifetime committment and they DO have feelings!