How could he not know how handsome he was? Both Jim and Cyril made an effort to point it out all the time. He just didn't act on it... much.

When Kirk reaches for the cup he makes sure he has a hold before giving up possession of the drink. "I cannot deny that." That Jim was a covetous man. "That's very hard to give a suggestion of something to do if you're fighting with yourself on how to have me in public."