Are male cats nicer than female cats?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I am planning on getting a cat for my apartment but my boyfriend and I can’t decide whether to get a male or a female. He thinks males are nicer and calmer. Is that true?
~Amanda
Siouxsie: This is actually a very common question, Amanda, and we’re glad you asked it. The [...]