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

Aongus Von Bismarck

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.

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Yourself isit

It's a hard one. I'm quite funny so maybe I'm.a bit like those great comedians Stewart Lee or Brendan Grace.

123shooter

KungPao wrote: »

Sir Jimmy Savile.

Now then ....Now then.

buried

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.

I thought Roger Federer don't make no mistakes. You is John McEnroe you is.

KungPao

123shooter wrote: »

Now then ....Now then.

How's about that then?

123shooter

KungPao wrote: »

How's about that then?

:eek::eek::eek: Jeez run lads.

KungPao

Yourself isit wrote: »

It's a hard one. I'm quite funny so maybe I'm.a bit like those great comedians Stewart Lee or Brendan Grace.

I wish I was as funny as Stewart Lee...I'm more of a Richard Herring

Winterlong

I see a lot of myself in you Aongus, but you are not a public figure yet.

Aongus for Love Island!

Professor Moriarty

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.

Hang on. You posted this:

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.

You then went on to say this:

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.

Please tell me your OP was satire? Otherwise, I'm afraid you don't share Federer's "humble and gracious" nature.

andekwarhola

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

Holly Willoughby.

Cos she's got great tits.

Same.

Unfortunately I'm male though.

KungPao

Professor Moriarty wrote: »

Hang on. You posted this:

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.

You then went on to say this:

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.

Please tell me your OP was satire? Otherwise, I'm afraid you don't share Federer's "humble and gracious" nature.

He's just a fantasist, is Herr von Bismarck.

Alf Veedersane

"Professor wrote:

Please tell me your OP was satire? Otherwise, I'm afraid you don't share Federer's "humble and gracious" nature.

It was...'vanguard of European Finance' was the punchline.

Because European finance.

Beechwoodspark

Rowan Williams

Beechwoodspark

KungPao wrote: »

I wish I was as funny as Stewart Lee...I'm more of a Richard Herring

Don't forget his grace Brendan Grace

retro:electro

Sienna Miller. Only because I'm told I look like her at least twice a week.

Professor Moriarty

KungPao wrote: »

He's just a fantasist, is Herr von Bismarck.

It would appear so!

whoopsadoodles

anna080 wrote: »

Sienna Miller. Only because I'm told I look like her at least twice a week.

Who do you look like the rest of the week?

123shooter

anna080 wrote: »

Sienna Miller. Only because I'm told I look like her at least twice a week.

So you do or you don't look like her?

Professor Moriarty

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It was...'vanguard of European Finance' was the punchline.

Because European finance.

Went over my head!

LadyMacBeth_

I'd like to see a lot of Chris Hemsworth in me

retro:electro

123shooter wrote: »

So you do or you don't look like her?

Probably more like her chubbier, uglier and poorer younger sister.

123shooter

anna080 wrote: »

Probably more like her chubbier, uglier and poorer younger sister.

Arr dont put yerself down.

Do you like short fat hairy men with muzzies who make films?

5rtytry56

KungPao wrote: »

Sir Jimmy Savile.

Would the knighthood really matter? I wouldn't have thought so.

ArnoldJRimmer

While at work, I think I'm quite like a well mannered Roy Keane

123shooter

5rtytry56 wrote: »

Would the knighthood really matter? I wouldn't have thought so.

There are so many things to go with that but nobody but nobody would dare.

BillyBobBS

John Holmes.

corner of hells

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.

How dare you !
I like to think of myself as a bit like Laverntiy Beria , he made Stalin a bit uneasy , no mean feat in itself and was eventually executed on trumped up charges by an NKVD General in the basement of "the Lubuyanka " by genera....

oh my takeaways here , 'scuse me.

Barry Badrinath

anna080 wrote: »

Probably more like her chubbier, uglier and poorer younger sister.

Wana mate?

Ann_Landers

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

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.

Sounds more Unabomber than Federer. :eek:

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Amy Winehouse without the hair makeup or drug problem. Bit nuts from time to time

BBDBB

Like George Clooneys older brother