National Portrait Gallery

Henry VIII

-For this portrait of King Henry the VIII, I decided to insert John McGuire.  I chose this because they are both big powerful men, and are basically bosses.  John also has a natural ability to grow glorious facial hair.  This, in combination with his size, induces fear in his enemies and respect amongst friends, much the same as Henry did.  Thus, they are a perfect match.

George Washington

-(This, as you will see, is clearly my object of desire).  I chose to match myself with George Washington.  My reasoning is simple.  We share much of the same qualities including a love of America, a love of freedom, and a love for being the best country on this earth.  Also, my skills at Risk (the boardgame) are pretty good, so we share a natural ability to command armies.  This all, of course, is in addition to the fact that both George and I have a natural, unbeatable charisma.  God bless you George, and God bless America!

John Donne

-For this portrait of John Donne, I chose my buddy Karl Iglesias.  I did this because they both are artists and poets.  Also, they are always looking very fresh.  Notice the chest hair I have included to illustrate the amount pure game that Karl exudes, much the same as the smooth talking writer of metaphysical love poems, John Donne. 

Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount of Montgomery

-For this portrait of Bernard Montgomery I chose my friend Matt Apel.  As I found out, Bernard Montgomery was a soldier in the first world war, and even after being left for dead in battle, he kept on fighting.  This fighting spirit and tactical mind is exactly what I see in Matt Apel.  I witness it in both his dedication to fitness and the pure tactical genius he displays when we play Risk.  Fight on, Apel, fight on.

Harold Wilson

-This I felt was an interesting choice.  Harold Wilson led a political career and eventually ended up as Prime Minister.  I therefore matched him with Max Florian.  This summer, Max will begin his political career with an internship at Parliament.  Another uncommon talent they share is the ability to smoke copious amounts of tobacco, indicated by the smoke surrounding the face in the portrait.  Incredibly important men, these two.