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Here are some highlights from my recent regular column in British GQ magazine in which I face-read a high-profile person each month. Among them, you will find all sorts of gems of information that you may recognise in yourself, your family or your friends.
GQ February 2009 issue: Russell Brand
Triangular face: A natural radical, Brand is drawn to unusual ideas and causes. He has a critical mind and a sharp tongue.
Heavy eyebrows: He is strongly assertive but isn't rooted enough (his jaw doesn't match). The low brow indicates that he's intense and can be intolerant, demanding a lot from others. Erratic eyebrow hairs mean his self-esteem levels vary wildly. Long eyebrows show he has lots of friends, and likes to have people around him.
Purpose lines (from nose to mouth edges): These have faded over the years, so he's losing his sense of purpose. He's caught up in his own image, and has lost a sense of reality. This could be through his former drug use, but also because he has got used to attention and adulation, and is now obsessed with maintaining these rather than keeping his focus on his original ambitions.
Plus:
Lines and creases between his eyebrows
Issues with authority, and anger at his father: he's not comfortable expressing his own masculinity, either.
GQ January 2009 issue: Madonna
Diamond face: Charm combined with authority make her successful; strong maternal influence. She likes to seem unconventional but isn't a natural rebel.
No forehead lines: I'd expect to see lines here due to her assertive nature and life experiences. If she's had Botox or cosmetic surgery, she could hinder her liver function.
Large eyes: She's learnt to repress strong feelings (narrowed eyes). Pointed inner canthi mean she's sharp-tongued, which belies her own sensitivity. Her eyes are watery, a sign of a very sexual nature. Left eye more lidded: she takes criticism badly, but tries to hide it.
Plus:
Plucked eyebrows
She wants to appear kind and feminine, but has a short fuse. She chooses undemanding friends. Fiercely independent, she may end up feeling lonely and unloved. Higher left eyebrow: she's more proud than she cares to admit. High personal expectations stem from her father.
GQ November 2008 issue: Luiz Felipe Scolari
Square face: A good leader, Scolari thrives in combative situations. Wilful and determined, he has strong loyalties and firm principles.
Single vertical line between his eyes: He's better as his own boss, finding it hard to work for people he doesn't respect. The line shows issues with authority, which has translated into a disciplinary but paternal attitude towards his team.
GQ October 2008 issue: Nicolas Sarkozy
Huge, square forehead: Ruled by his head, Sarkozy is very intelligent and happy to break with tradition.
Arched, thick eyebrows: Active and aggressive, he can be antagonised easily. High eyebrows mean high personal expectations. Pointed ears also indicate an explosive temper.
GQ September 2008 issue: Barack Obama
Oval face: Obama is people-oriented and prefers charm and diplomacy to confrontation.
Broad forehead: He's a visionary, but can become emotionally detached. A sloping forehead indicates a good negotiator.
Plus:
Good, strong nose
This indicates that he's coming into his own in his forties - especially late forties, so he has a good chance of winning the election.
Fairly narrow jaw
He may lack the strength of his convictions when challenged, finding it hard to stand his ground, but he's consistent. And his chin shows a strong will.
General constitution
Of the five elements, his Fire and Water are dominant. He has a broad smile, likes to be upbeat, and has laughter lines around his eyes. Friendly and personable, his challenge will be in implementing unpopular policies.
GQ August 2008 issue: Gordon Brown
Rectangular face: Brown has the face of a manager rather than a leader.
Dominant middle zone - big nose and thick eyebrows: Businesslike and practical. Likes making and managing money.
Strong jaw and chin: He has strong principles and determination. The jowls show an increasingly phlegmatic nature. The turned up chin means he's stubborn.