They love to perform in front of others and have a great need for affection.
Most of the little guys I've met are not looking for affection or support from reporters.
Both of them began competing for his love and affection.
But for her affection, Maurice would be dead even now.
He had great need for affection, and they did not spare it.
The two begin fighting for control of the body, and Lisa's affection.
And they contended one with the other for her affection.
Nevertheless, for all his affection, he also calls them "very different people."
In both books, the chief rival for the parent's affection is not another human being but an always higher cause.
It all seems to be a striving for affection and attention.