Matt Latimer was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush. For The Daily Beast he writes an appreciation of Vice President Dick Cheney, and his role in the Bush White House. It wouldn't surprise me if Latimer has gotten it about right, too.
Latimer describes Cheney as shy, reserved. I buy that. It's why he wasn't a good presidential candidate, for his candidacy trial balloon never got off the ground. If you find Dick Cheney an interesting figure, this article is worth your time.
