My Man Bruce

There are few men who are not only a lady's man, but also a man's man. Bruce Willis is one of them. So I am shocked. Shocked that my brothers claim to not like him.

Which makes me wonder if they are just jealous of Bruce, or if they find his masculinity and macho persona overwhelming against their more effeminate ways. Surely those Die Hard movies were not made for women. Perhaps they weren't made for metrosexuals either. It's just that I've never thought of my brothers as metrosexuals. They are so boorish and priggish at the same time.

I don't think you have to be in love with Bruce to like a guy like Bruce. You like him because you appreciate his good looks and charming grin, and the pleasure and entertainment he brings to the screen. That's all. You don't necessarily want to bed him or be him.

He was paid millions and millions to peddle alcohol for a company. But when he stopped drinking, he stopped being the public face of the company despite the renewal offer. He did his own stunts in his movies. The man's fit and daring. Here's a guy whose hairline receded early. He shaved his head when his hair could no longer cover over the baldness. Because he wears his baldness proudly, he looks sexy. Sometimes he wears a goofy hat. He still looks sexy in it. I thought men would admire that.

Politically, Bruce is a reformed Republican. That is, he grew disillusioned with the Republicans and now votes for the right man rather than the right party. He has supported both GOPs and Dems. Even though divorced, he remains friendly with Demi Moore and her new husband, is a constant father to his children, and is still a sex symbol. He sings, plays harmonica, and writes.

Is he full of himself? Absolutely. He's a handsome, manly man. Does he take himself too seriously? I don't think so. Look on You Tube and see him on David Letterman wearing an orange suit and windmill headgear. He's funny.

So I don't get it. What's not to like in a guy like Bruce?