My cat licks the grill pan when it's waiting to be washed in the sink. She's not very vocal unless she wants food or to go out then she won't shut the hell up until she gets it. And I found out today that she probably will never get along with my cousins' dog because it chases her/makes sudden moves towards her. It's rare I hear her hiss.
And she never fails to get up at 4am. She wakes up, goes into the first open bedroom door and pesters the occupant inside until they get up. More reason to have my door closed or if she's in my room for the night, open a crack so she can get out.