down-to-earth

“He’s a very down-to-earth, humble guy, and he really just wants to work,” Perry said.

But with his mass in Tacloban - along with his informal, down-to-earth manner and calls for justice - Pope Francis won particular affection among the Philippine's 80 million Catholics.

Many of the Catholic Church’s 1.2 billion followers were thrilled with their outgoing, down-to-earth new leader, whom the Italian media quickly dubbed the “world’s parish priest.”

They describe a down-to-earth, chatty man who supported local businesses and enjoyed its flourishing arts scene.

For a study of life above the rim, its tone is down-to-earth and also briskly colloquial and infused with infectious passion for the sport.