'There's a Rembrandt trapped in this body': George W. Bush presents Jay Leno...

The Daily Mail ^ | 11-20-13 | Snejana Faberov

[afraidfortherepublic]

Work of art: The amateur artist succeeded in capturing the comedian's prominent chin, wry smile and his signature lock of grey hair

[miss marmelstein]

More like Don Martin, the artist from Mad Magazine.

[MestaMachine]

I’m impressed. Who knew?

[refermech]

Better than anything I could produce!

[Thorliveshere]

Not bad, GWB, not bad at all! Most “artists” would not get that likeness.

[ScottinVA]

Nice work, actually. A whole lot better than I could ever do.

[allendale]

If George Bush is being rehabilitated, its the Democrats worst political nightmare.

[Steve_Seattle]

There was a story a few months ago about Bush's painting hobby, and the paintings shown were of his pet dog and of his ranch. Like the Leno painting, they were not great art but were certainly passable, not embarrassing, better than most people - including Obama - could probably do. I saw a clip of one of the morning news shows - I forget which - talking about it, and - of course - they were using it to make jabs at Bush.

You mention Mad magazine, and I think that's a good analogy - Bush's painting is relatively good illustrative art, like you'd see in a magazine or commercial art.

[Michael.SF.]

Mr Bush reiterated his position, saying that it is not good for the country when a former president criticizes the decisions of his successor.

Why does this wise comment seem to apply only to Republican former Presidents?

[Fresh Wind]

Jay Leno seems to have done quite well in life with his prominent chin. Why in the world would John Kerry have had his prominent chin restructured so that now he looks like the total failure that he really is?

Just asking.

[Liberty Valance]

I saw the program. Reminded me that at one time we had a President that got up early every day and worked hard for ALL Americans.

[Farnsworth]

ain’t that the truth.

[mistfree]

But, But, But, now we have a president that sings in the bathroom all the time. (the Wookie, on BET)

[NautiNurse]

Jay Leno was genuinely touched by the portrait. Leno and GWB seem to share a friendly relationship and they work together supporting injured veterans. The segment last night was not only funny, it was also heartwarming. Laura Bush was her usual poised and lovely self.

[billyboy15]

Whatever your feelings towards the former president are, he has one thing going for him the current president will never have and that is GWB is a lover of this Nation and he has class.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I still love W and am happy to see him content & classy in his retirement.

[hometoroost]

"Why does this wise comment seem to apply only to Republican former Presidents?"

Because it's hard to be a wise former president when you weren't a particularly wise president. Not that W was the wisest man ever but he loves his country and its traditions and freedom.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I think that the highlights and shadows are better than good. I’d hang that picture on my wall with pride.

[Mr. Lucky]

Whatever President Bush’s policy shortcomings, there was never any question about his deep love of his country.

[nonsporting]

W-embrandt?