Anderson and Beaumont both have the most laid-back, down-to-earth, practical wives, and well-adjusted children, which may be a big factor in their happiness, as well as lending credibility to their 'extremes'.
Lol @ 'ticking people off' being a source of Guy's happiness...all too true.
Guy is a people person, and Steve is a genius, who runs a successful business and pastors a growing church, while battling border agents on the side. I have had the pleasure of laughing with both of these men, many times, in a variety of situations. Frag I only 'know' here, but he seems to be consistently positive and happy, albeit fiesty.
FWIW, our admin, who I consider to be extreme in his textual criticism, and very sarcastic at times, also appears to be a genuinely happy person.
Wrap up: I believe extreme views and happiness can dwell simultaneously in the same mind/ heart.
Anishinabe