When immersed in a good book, Parker becomes oblivious to the rest of reality. When that book happens to be about animals, he shuts himself off from humanity. (Unfortunately for you, that means you will have to settle for a picture of the animal book, it really was the best I could do.)
A self-proclaimed "good guy" who likes the sound of his own voice, and the look of his own words a little too much to be considered humble by most people.