<P> In the books, Pooh is a talented poet, and the stories are frequently punctuated by his poems and "hums ." He is humble about his slow - wittedness, but comfortable with his creative gifts . </P> <P> In the Disney adaptations, Pooh has a soft voice, wears a red shirt and his catchphrases are "Oh, Bother!" and "Think, think, think". He has been voiced by Sterling Holloway (1966--1977), Hal Smith (1981--1986) and by Jim Cummings (1988--present). </P> <P> The sole human character in the story books, he has a "cheerful" and compassionate personality and is someone who Pooh and the others look up to . Despite being a child, he is much wiser and more mature than many of the other characters . Pooh considers both Christopher Robin and Piglet to be his best friends . </P> <P> Christopher Robin matures considerably over the course of the books . Several chapters in The House at Pooh Corner are concerned with Christopher Robin beginning to go to school and his increasing book - learning . In the final chapter, Christopher Robin leaves his stuffed animals behind and asks Pooh to understand and to always remember him . </P>

Name one of winnie the pooh's friends