I read this is a book....
The O' Reilly List of True Frienship Factors:
1. Don't lie.
2. Be there in the bad times.
3. Be free with compliments.
4. notice when something's wrong.
5. Know when to listen.
6. Know when to intervene.
7. Be yourself.
8. Let your freind be himself.
9. Laugh a lot.