Well, you need to start off with a kitten. Then you get used to it. You know, more than ever, the cat is more scared of you than you are of it.
I love dogs also, but I finally discovered cats as pets and they are completely different from dogs and have a lot of charm. Moreover, having a dog is like having a kid. It is fully dependant on you. Whereas cats, you can leave them at home and go away for the weekend.