Is there any public figure that you see a lot of in yourself?

Aongus Von Bismarck · 14-07-2017 07:42PM #1

I'm sitting here in my apartment in Frankfurt, having just watched Roger Federer reach yet another Wimbledon final. It's an incredible achievement for a man of his age, and must surely cement his status as the greatest tennis player of all time.

As I polished off my glass of wine (a wonderful 2013 Barolo, heavy on the silky tannins, stone fruits, and with a classic mid-weight nose profile), and watched Roger give yet another truly humble and gracious interview, it got me thinking that I share so much in common with the man.

Like me, Roger pays an extraordinary attention to detail, and has a work ethic and professionalism that continuously ranks him above his peers. He has an uncanny ability to read a situation, and to take strong combative action when needed. He keeps himself in incredible shape, and while I have never reached the pinnacle of any sport, my times in 10k, half marathon, and triathlon are the envy of men 15 years younger than me. He's a huge believer in the restorative powers of sauna - a belief I'm fully in agreement with.

He took some time out last year when he knew his mind and body weren't with it. This was a brave decision, and it has stood him well. I took some time out myself last year to refocus and recharge my batteries. The highlight of this was spending a number of weeks in the Canadian wilderness building a log cabin from the ground up with a number of other people. I got back in touch with the essence of what makes me a human, and what I have to give to the world. In Roger's case, this is at least two or three more Grand Slam titles; in my case, it represents continuing to be at the vanguard of European Finance.

So is there anyone in the public sphere who you see many of the same attribute and qualities in as yourself? I've received a few nasty PM's recently from people who appear to share many of the same attributes as Cheech and Chong, or Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, but I'm not going to tar everyone on this site with the same brush.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 14-07-2017 07:59PM

You have a very high opinion of yourself. Do others see you in the same light?

whoopsadoodles · 14-07-2017 08:00PM

Holly Willoughby.

Cos she's got great tits.

Robsweezie · 14-07-2017 08:01PM

hitler

Fathom · 14-07-2017 08:03PM

Daenerys Targaryen. Love them dragons! They're HOT!

14-07-2017 08:03PM

A Tyrant Named Miltiades!

Alf Veedersane · 14-07-2017 08:05PM

Public figures ask a similar question on their closed version of boards - for public figures only - with respect to what attributes of mine they share.

Usain Bolt made some bold claims.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 14-07-2017 08:06PM

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

Holly Willoughby.

Cos she's got great tits.

Pictures, please.

Professor Moriarty · 14-07-2017 08:07PM

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

A Tyrant Named Miltiades!

A deceitful, treasonous and cruel sh1t? That you?

DeanAustin · 14-07-2017 08:07PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

You have a very high opinion of yourself. Do others see you in the same light?

I definitely do. I think, if anything, Aongus is underestimating himself.

Robsweezie · 14-07-2017 08:08PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote:

Pictures, please.

For research purposes of course

buried · 14-07-2017 08:10PM

Deputy Chief Hawk from the Twin Peaks Sherriff's Department

I'd be the Irish version of him. Indigenous, intelligent & highly Drunk.

snowflaker · 14-07-2017 08:10PM

David Mitchell as Mark in Peep Show

SEPT 23 1989 · 14-07-2017 08:11PM

Benjamin Disraeli.

123shooter · 14-07-2017 08:12PM

John Holmes and Ron Jeremy. I can't think why but people especially women are always saying 'your just like those fellas'.

Never been able to find a pic of them but perhaps somebody somewhere may have one?

arayess · 14-07-2017 08:15PM

123shooter wrote: »

John Holmes and Ron Jeremy. I can't think why but people especially women are always saying 'your just like those fellas'.

Never been able to find a pic of them but perhaps somebody somewhere may have one?

used to have an old video of both of them tag teaming various women.
oh the mid 90s

pickarooney · 14-07-2017 08:16PM

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

A Tyrant Named Miltiades!

A pimp called Slickback

123shooter · 14-07-2017 08:17PM

arayess wrote: »

used to have an old video of both of them tag teaming various women.
oh the mid 90s

Oh I see wrestlers. I always wondered.

14-07-2017 08:21PM

Professor Moriarty wrote: »

A deceitful, treasonous and cruel sh1t? That you?

He's the reason you aren't speaking in Farsi and making donor kebabs for a living, you ungrateful shit.

Professor Moriarty · 14-07-2017 08:23PM

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

He's the reason you aren't speaking in Farsi and making donor kebabs for a living, you ungrateful shit.

That's مدفوع to you.

corner of hells · 14-07-2017 08:24PM

Robsweezie wrote: »

hitler

Which one ?
Adolf or Eddie?

whoopsadoodles · 14-07-2017 08:26PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Pictures, please.

No problem

smurgen · 14-07-2017 08:27PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I'm sitting here in my apartment in Frankfurt, having just watched Roger Federer reach yet another Wimbledon final. It's an incredible achievement for a man of his age, and must surely cement his status as the greatest tennis player of all time.

As I polished off my glass of wine (a wonderful 2013 Barolo, heavy on the silky tannins, stone fruits, and with a classic mid-weight nose profile), and watched Roger give yet another truly humble and gracious interview, it got me thinking that I share so much in common with the man.

Like me, Roger pays an extraordinary attention to detail, and has a work ethic and professionalism that continuously ranks him above his peers. He has an uncanny ability to read a situation, and to take strong combative action when needed. He keeps himself in incredible shape, and while I have never reached the pinnacle of any sport, my times in 10k, half marathon, and triathlon are the envy of men 15 years younger than me. He's a huge believer in the restorative powers of sauna - a belief I'm fully in agreement with.

He took some time out last year when he knew his mind and body weren't with it. This was a brave decision, and it has stood him well. I took some time out myself last year to refocus and recharge my batteries. The highlight of this was spending a number of weeks in the Canadian wilderness building a log cabin from the ground up with a number of other people. I got back in touch with the essence of what makes me a human, and what I have to give to the world. In Roger's case, this is at least two or three more Grand Slam titles; in my case, it represents continuing to be at the vanguard of European Finance.

So is there anyone in the public sphere who you see many of the same attribute and qualities in as yourself? I've received a few nasty PM's recently from people who appear to share many of the same attributes as Cheech and Chong, or Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, but I'm not going to tar everyone on this site with the same brush.

You're by far my favourite poster on Boards!

MAJJ · 14-07-2017 08:29PM

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

No problem

So unprofessional, if you look really carefully and I mean with determined focus, I think she may have had an accident with her ice cream. Come to think of it something crazy hot may have melted it.

Dr Turk Turkelton · 14-07-2017 08:30PM

Not even a lot but I'd like to see just a small bit of me in Jennifer Aniston and I'd be happy.

Yourself isit · 14-07-2017 08:31PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

You have a very high opinion of yourself. Do others see you in the same light?

Federer himself was flattered by the comparison.

123shooter · 14-07-2017 08:32PM

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Not even a lot but I'd like to see just a small bit of me in Jennifer Aniston and I'd be happy.

Mmmmmm ah well you can't beat an honest man, sometimes it's better to say nowt;)

Larbre34 · 14-07-2017 08:33PM

The tenacity of Edward R. Morrow and the social grace of Les Battersby.

Aongus Von Bismarck · 14-07-2017 08:33PM

This thread has descended into the sort of terrible nonsense I mistakenly hoped would be avoided. There appears to be a number of posters who consider themselves to be in the vein of George Carlin or Dylan Moran, but in reality are little more than Stewart Lee or Brendan Grace.

KungPao · 14-07-2017 08:35PM

Sir Jimmy Savile.

123shooter · 14-07-2017 08:35PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

This thread has descended into the sort of terrible nonsense I mistakenly hoped would be avoided. There appears to be a number of posters who consider themselves to be in the vein of George Carlin or Dylan Moran, but in reality are little more than Stewart Lee or Brendan Grace.

What team do they play for?

Is there any public figure that you see a lot of in yourself?

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