Handsomest Man in the World ~ Josh Henderson

I think this week's Handsomest Man in the World has to be Josh Henderson, who is about to do the remake of "Dallas." Check out both of these photos. The fact that he looks just as good with his clothes on than off sold me!

Max Endowed

Dear David,
I have a very large "winkie" and when people see it they are frightened of it and I don't get laid. Any ideas?
~Max Endowed

Dear Max,
What a problem you have! There is a big market for the maximum endowed, whether you know it or not. And I think the classic phrase is, "I'm just going to put the head in." Sort of the equivalent of "The check is in the mail." I think you'll find it works.

My best asset...

Dear David,
I have a very nice a$$. It's probably my best feature. But the result is that everyone wants to f- me and I never get to f- anybody. What should I do?
~Just A$$-king

Dear Just A$$-king,
Something tells me that you probably wear really tight jeans and make sure everyone knows about your best asset, if you will pardon my expression. If that's what you're advertising, don't be surprised you get buyers. How about buying some loose jeans and trying to get someone fascinated with your personality? Give it a go.

(Photograph by A Y.Owen in 1957)

Come On Out! with David Leddick ~ Episode 32

Welcome to the 32nd Episode of "Come on Out! with David Leddick" where I talk about my "Mad Men" days in advertising in New York City where I was the World Wide Creative Director for Grey Advertising - our main client was Revlon. Did you know Revlon spent 34 million a year in advertising back then?! They really revolutionized the advertising world!

Beards, Stripes & Havianas. Oh my!

Here we are, more fashion to consider. My question today is about the ever more ubiquitous beard. Do men really look better with a small beard? I don’t find it to be the case. To me they look older and less touchable. My mother used to say, “ A kiss without a mustache is like a meal without salt.” Though god knows how she would have known that. I think she was kidding.

Anyway, I don’t want to snuggle up to that scratchy beard, do you?

Here’s a very good young look that is actually okay for almost everybody. The usual staples: a t-shirt, jeans, cardigan sweater, bucks for shoes. But good touches. Big striped T-shirt, sort of big cardigan, tans instead of jeans ( so much better once you’re over thirty) and those red soles. We had those when I was in college but they look redder now. Anyway, excellent look with or without the sunglasses.

Havianas. I don’t really like these kinds of sandals but I like this guy and that silly hat. He’s making it work, even with that new shaved side-of-the-head haircut, which is definitely not for everyone. You are supposed to look better right?

Handsomest Man in the World ~ Michael Fassbender

Handsome, handsome, handsome! Micheal Fassbender. Did you see "Shame"? The Academy Awards zipped right over it as though it didn't exist and I think it was the best movie of the year, and the most 21st century. And who else could have played the lead but the "mama mia" Mr. Fassbender? Swinging that big thing around. Yeow! Definitely Handsomest Man in the World this week and in reality a whole lot longer.

Also, here are the new Calvin Klein ads that I showed you last week, but thought you might like to see them again. The bulge is here and it is not going away. Kind of surprising from the recent, simple lines, not much going on Mr. Klein. Of course there is plenty going on in his private life but nobody wants to talk about that. I live in Miami Beach. I know everything...
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Dear David,
You are always talking about living your life fully in your later years. But some of us have health issues and can't. aren't you being unfair by ignoring that?
~Mr. Not-So-Zippy

Dear Mr. Not-So-Zippy,
I know, I know. I'm trying to whip people up to not succumb to their ailments and age. I see some older people and think, "Are they unhappy because they're sick or are they sick because they're unhappy?" I actually see this more in heterosexual relationships but I think if you are stuck in a life that offers you little fun or fantasy or feelings, maybe you're better out of there. I know it's frightening to consider, but I think fate and destiny reward courage. And sexually, I find most people function fine if they are with someone who excites them.

Feeling Like A Fool After April Fool's Day

Dear David,
Yesterday was April Fool's Day. My partner fooled me if I'm correct. He supposedly went into work but when I called, a coworker said he was not there. I'm a grown-up and I don't think he has any plans to leave me. We've been together a longish time. But what would you do?
~Perplexed

Dear Perplexed,
Did you ever hear of the revenge f#*k? That's what I did. It happened to me a couple of times and instead of getting all worked up which would just make me look silly, I just made a rendezvous with someone I liked. And I went and did it. I never mentioned it and never discussed the mysterious day at the office. It made me feel better and we have been fine ever since. I think he knows I know something but chooses to ignore it. He feels a little guilty and that's great by me. Maybe I'm a little jaded but I don't think you should throw away your relationship just because someone slips off the track. Can you slip off the track yourself? Think about it. After all, you are sophisticated grownups, not some dopey couple in Wichita.