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THE 27 FACES OF MAN
Mar 18 2004
Claire.Donnelly@Mirror.Co.Uk
HAVE you ever gone out with a Gadgetman, dated a Jeffrey or fallen in love with a Teddy Bear?
You might not think so - but according to gender expert, Stephen Whitehead, at some time or another all women have.
After 15 years studying masculinity around the world Dr Whitehead has come up with 27 character types that he claims all men fit in to.
As well as Teddy Bear and Gadgetman, in his book The Many Faces Of Men he says there are Zebedees, Adonises and Rottweilers out there too. And if you're a bloke who recognises himself as a Trainspotter but would rather be a Neanderthal, all is not lost.
Dr Whitehead, a senior lecturer at Keele University, says it is a myth men can't change and believes women can train them to be different.
Here CLAIRE DONNELLY casts an eye over his A-Z of men - and fits some famous faces to the types.
ACHILLES
THIS sophisticated man seems to have it all but beneath the polished surface is an insecure boy who just wants to be loved.
Often seen chatting up models in the Met Bar and has a string of model 'pals' but rarely settles down with any of them.
Prime example: Hugh Grant has been seen with some beautiful women but still goes home alone.
ALPHA MALE
THIS ultra-competitive go-getter lives for his next big deal and has more testosterone coursing through his veins than a Great White Shark.
Prime example: TV's Simon Cowell might make the stars but he's the real Pop Idol.
CHAMELEMAN
THIS slippery character is not what he seems and he changes his image more often than David Beckham changes his hairdo.
He has no natural habitat but can be found wherever his latest squeeze or project takes him.
Prime example: Darren Day has reinvented himself more times than Carlos the Jackal.
CORPORATE MAN
TAKES pride in the company he works for and thrives on the security of corporate life. A born follower rather than a leader - the ultimate jobsworth.
Prime example: Gareth from The Office, honoured to work so closely with boss David Brent.
JEFFREY
NAMED after shamed Tory peer Jeffrey Archer, he claims to be the world's best sportsman, lover and literary genius. Finds it hard to tell fact from fiction.
Prime example: Known as Britain's biggest love rat, Princess Diana's former lover, James Hewitt, made a name for himself as a man who can't be trusted.
LIBMAN
POLITICALLY-correct New Man helps with child care and housework. Loves women as 'they're so much stronger than men'.
Prime example: Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who rejected the rock lifestyle for wife Gwyneth Paltrow's macrobiotic diet and poetry books.
MANCHILD
AGEING Lothario with penchant for champagne, glamorous girls and leopard print. Carries condoms and a bus pass. Most likely to be seen swanning around Mustique, checking out female sunbathers.
Prime example: At 60, Mick Jagger shows no sign of growing old gracefully. Divorced from Jerry Hall, he has dated L'Wren Scott, 36, for two-and-a- half years.
UNIFORM MAN
BUTTONED-UP and rigid, Uniform Man hides his emotional insecurity behind a brittle exterior.
If you dig deep you will find the interesting man within - but it will take some doing.
Prime example: You don't get a stiffer upper lip than Prince Charles's but, as Camilla Parker-Bowles will testify, it's the quiet ones you have to watch.
CLUBMAN
OLD-SCHOOL traditionalist who wears ties, blazers and rugby shirts - even at the weekend.
Enjoys male bonding and catching up with his mates - 'the guys' - all of whom are 'completely hilarious'.
Prime example: Hollywood star George Clooney makes no bones about the fact that girlfriends come second to the tight-knit circle of friends he hangs out with - and his pot-bellied pig.
COOL POSER
FASHION-conscious to a tee, he won't step out of the house unless he looks fantastic. Mirrors are essential for making sure his pout and tousled hair look their best at all times.
Prime example: As one half of Britain's most stylish couple, David Beckham's a natural poser.
GADGETMAN
A SUPER-NERD, he is obsessed by gadgets and finds interaction in the real world difficult. Staring at a computer has left him with poor eyesight and a limited knowledge of the opposite sex. On the other hand it has made him very rich.
Prime example: Bill Gates might not get out much but he does have a £16billion fortune to play with.
JESTER
NEEDS an audience to be seen laughing at his seemingly never-ending stream of gags. Prone to bouts of depression when alone or not surrounded by people who think he's hilarious.
Prime example: Chris Evans is renowned for holding court.
Mr ANGRY
THINKS the whole world is against him. In a state of permanent agitation, the slightest thing can provoke his temper - so watch out!
Prime example: More than a touch of the Gladiator spirit about Russell Crowe.
MURDOCH
THE Murdoch is fuelled by self-belief and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Prime example: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, who once drove a tank into Luton Airport to publicise his firm. It worked - he is now the 10th richest man in Ireland.
NEANDERTHAL
PREHISTORIC man with views as old as he is. Stands in the pub telling everyone why the barmaid is fit and why a woman's place is at home making his dinner.
Prime example: John McCririck. The racing pundit claims he only dated his wife because he liked her dog.
PREACHER
HAS strong views on everything - and wants the world to know it.
Prime example: Mel Gibson. A devout Catholic, Gibson sank £17million of his own money into making The Passion Of The Christ.
RISKER
CONSTANTLY overdrawn because of his devil-may-care approach to life, he knows how to enjoy himself.
Prime example: Despite being £1million in debt, Shane Richie celebrated his 40th birthday in style.
ROMANCER
A CALCULATING seducer with a well-notched bed post and a secret dislike of the women he chases.
Prime example: Gary Lucy. The star of ITV's Footballers' Wives has as much success off-screen as on. Has enjoyed a string of affairs with lapdancers.
BACKPACKER
SEDUCTIVE and dangerous. The backpacker loves day trips into the world of romance and will chat you up, win you over then move on as soon as commitment is mentioned.
Prime example: Colin Farrell. One minute he's got his tongue down Britney's throat, the next he's playing doting dad. Who knows who'll fall for him next?
ROTTWEILER
LIKES lager and football. He spends most of his time with the lads in the pub watching sporting events and cheering our boys on.
Prime example: Phil Tufnell. The women may come and go, but sport and country are his real true loves.
SIGMUND
DEEP down, he's a real sweetie - reliable and caring. But he's prone to self-analysis and low self-esteem.
Prime example: Stephen Fry. One of the brainiest men in Britain, Fry walked out on the West End play he was due to star in and fled to France, suffering from depression.
TEDDY BEAR
A GREAT listener, he will make you laugh when you're feeling down. Problem is, he's just not sexy.
Prime example: Comedian Peter Kay will have you in stitches, but would you really want to get off with him?
TRAINSPOTTER
MIDDLE-AGED geek who is more interested in his data collection than in you. Likes wearing brown cardigans and making notes of things - romance is not high on his list.
Prime example: He might be the man behind some of the hottest chart acts in Britain today, but pop Svengali Pete Waterman's real passion is trains and trainspotting.
The Pop Idol judge spends his rare days off riding old steam trains on the country's railways.
WALLFLOWER
SPENDS most of his time on the sofa watching telly or playing on his PlayStation. Essentially young at heart, it's quite likely he will have a games room at his house. Unambitious and predictable.
Prime example: Actor Ralf Little. When he moved in with girlfriend Lisa Rogers she complained she was fed up that the flat was being taken over by his boys' toys. Now he's sharing a bachelor pad with pals.
WAYNE
OLD-FASHIONED, solid type, in the mould of Wild West hero John Wayne. Loyal and brave, he's the sort who rescues babies from house fires and always steps in to break up fights.
Prime example: Just like his alter-ego James Bond, Pierce Brosnan has the look of a man who always does the right thing. But unlike womanising 007, Pierce is a family man and a thoroughly good egg.
ZEBEDEE
CONSTANTLY buzzing around, what he has in energy he lacks in direction. Sometimes confused, he needs a guiding hand.
Prime example: Paul Gascoigne. Once hailed as a footballing genius, the former England star has lost his way through drink problems. Last week he checked in to rehab in a bid to banish his demons for good.
*******
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Mar 18 2004
Claire.Donnelly@Mirror.Co.Uk
HAVE you ever gone out with a Gadgetman, dated a Jeffrey or fallen in love with a Teddy Bear?
You might not think so - but according to gender expert, Stephen Whitehead, at some time or another all women have.
After 15 years studying masculinity around the world Dr Whitehead has come up with 27 character types that he claims all men fit in to.
As well as Teddy Bear and Gadgetman, in his book The Many Faces Of Men he says there are Zebedees, Adonises and Rottweilers out there too. And if you're a bloke who recognises himself as a Trainspotter but would rather be a Neanderthal, all is not lost.
Dr Whitehead, a senior lecturer at Keele University, says it is a myth men can't change and believes women can train them to be different.
Here CLAIRE DONNELLY casts an eye over his A-Z of men - and fits some famous faces to the types.
ACHILLES
THIS sophisticated man seems to have it all but beneath the polished surface is an insecure boy who just wants to be loved.
Often seen chatting up models in the Met Bar and has a string of model 'pals' but rarely settles down with any of them.
Prime example: Hugh Grant has been seen with some beautiful women but still goes home alone.
ALPHA MALE
THIS ultra-competitive go-getter lives for his next big deal and has more testosterone coursing through his veins than a Great White Shark.
Prime example: TV's Simon Cowell might make the stars but he's the real Pop Idol.
CHAMELEMAN
THIS slippery character is not what he seems and he changes his image more often than David Beckham changes his hairdo.
He has no natural habitat but can be found wherever his latest squeeze or project takes him.
Prime example: Darren Day has reinvented himself more times than Carlos the Jackal.
CORPORATE MAN
TAKES pride in the company he works for and thrives on the security of corporate life. A born follower rather than a leader - the ultimate jobsworth.
Prime example: Gareth from The Office, honoured to work so closely with boss David Brent.
JEFFREY
NAMED after shamed Tory peer Jeffrey Archer, he claims to be the world's best sportsman, lover and literary genius. Finds it hard to tell fact from fiction.
Prime example: Known as Britain's biggest love rat, Princess Diana's former lover, James Hewitt, made a name for himself as a man who can't be trusted.
LIBMAN
POLITICALLY-correct New Man helps with child care and housework. Loves women as 'they're so much stronger than men'.
Prime example: Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who rejected the rock lifestyle for wife Gwyneth Paltrow's macrobiotic diet and poetry books.
MANCHILD
AGEING Lothario with penchant for champagne, glamorous girls and leopard print. Carries condoms and a bus pass. Most likely to be seen swanning around Mustique, checking out female sunbathers.
Prime example: At 60, Mick Jagger shows no sign of growing old gracefully. Divorced from Jerry Hall, he has dated L'Wren Scott, 36, for two-and-a- half years.
UNIFORM MAN
BUTTONED-UP and rigid, Uniform Man hides his emotional insecurity behind a brittle exterior.
If you dig deep you will find the interesting man within - but it will take some doing.
Prime example: You don't get a stiffer upper lip than Prince Charles's but, as Camilla Parker-Bowles will testify, it's the quiet ones you have to watch.
CLUBMAN
OLD-SCHOOL traditionalist who wears ties, blazers and rugby shirts - even at the weekend.
Enjoys male bonding and catching up with his mates - 'the guys' - all of whom are 'completely hilarious'.
Prime example: Hollywood star George Clooney makes no bones about the fact that girlfriends come second to the tight-knit circle of friends he hangs out with - and his pot-bellied pig.
COOL POSER
FASHION-conscious to a tee, he won't step out of the house unless he looks fantastic. Mirrors are essential for making sure his pout and tousled hair look their best at all times.
Prime example: As one half of Britain's most stylish couple, David Beckham's a natural poser.
GADGETMAN
A SUPER-NERD, he is obsessed by gadgets and finds interaction in the real world difficult. Staring at a computer has left him with poor eyesight and a limited knowledge of the opposite sex. On the other hand it has made him very rich.
Prime example: Bill Gates might not get out much but he does have a £16billion fortune to play with.
JESTER
NEEDS an audience to be seen laughing at his seemingly never-ending stream of gags. Prone to bouts of depression when alone or not surrounded by people who think he's hilarious.
Prime example: Chris Evans is renowned for holding court.
Mr ANGRY
THINKS the whole world is against him. In a state of permanent agitation, the slightest thing can provoke his temper - so watch out!
Prime example: More than a touch of the Gladiator spirit about Russell Crowe.
MURDOCH
THE Murdoch is fuelled by self-belief and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Prime example: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, who once drove a tank into Luton Airport to publicise his firm. It worked - he is now the 10th richest man in Ireland.
NEANDERTHAL
PREHISTORIC man with views as old as he is. Stands in the pub telling everyone why the barmaid is fit and why a woman's place is at home making his dinner.
Prime example: John McCririck. The racing pundit claims he only dated his wife because he liked her dog.
PREACHER
HAS strong views on everything - and wants the world to know it.
Prime example: Mel Gibson. A devout Catholic, Gibson sank £17million of his own money into making The Passion Of The Christ.
RISKER
CONSTANTLY overdrawn because of his devil-may-care approach to life, he knows how to enjoy himself.
Prime example: Despite being £1million in debt, Shane Richie celebrated his 40th birthday in style.
ROMANCER
A CALCULATING seducer with a well-notched bed post and a secret dislike of the women he chases.
Prime example: Gary Lucy. The star of ITV's Footballers' Wives has as much success off-screen as on. Has enjoyed a string of affairs with lapdancers.
BACKPACKER
SEDUCTIVE and dangerous. The backpacker loves day trips into the world of romance and will chat you up, win you over then move on as soon as commitment is mentioned.
Prime example: Colin Farrell. One minute he's got his tongue down Britney's throat, the next he's playing doting dad. Who knows who'll fall for him next?
ROTTWEILER
LIKES lager and football. He spends most of his time with the lads in the pub watching sporting events and cheering our boys on.
Prime example: Phil Tufnell. The women may come and go, but sport and country are his real true loves.
SIGMUND
DEEP down, he's a real sweetie - reliable and caring. But he's prone to self-analysis and low self-esteem.
Prime example: Stephen Fry. One of the brainiest men in Britain, Fry walked out on the West End play he was due to star in and fled to France, suffering from depression.
TEDDY BEAR
A GREAT listener, he will make you laugh when you're feeling down. Problem is, he's just not sexy.
Prime example: Comedian Peter Kay will have you in stitches, but would you really want to get off with him?
TRAINSPOTTER
MIDDLE-AGED geek who is more interested in his data collection than in you. Likes wearing brown cardigans and making notes of things - romance is not high on his list.
Prime example: He might be the man behind some of the hottest chart acts in Britain today, but pop Svengali Pete Waterman's real passion is trains and trainspotting.
The Pop Idol judge spends his rare days off riding old steam trains on the country's railways.
WALLFLOWER
SPENDS most of his time on the sofa watching telly or playing on his PlayStation. Essentially young at heart, it's quite likely he will have a games room at his house. Unambitious and predictable.
Prime example: Actor Ralf Little. When he moved in with girlfriend Lisa Rogers she complained she was fed up that the flat was being taken over by his boys' toys. Now he's sharing a bachelor pad with pals.
WAYNE
OLD-FASHIONED, solid type, in the mould of Wild West hero John Wayne. Loyal and brave, he's the sort who rescues babies from house fires and always steps in to break up fights.
Prime example: Just like his alter-ego James Bond, Pierce Brosnan has the look of a man who always does the right thing. But unlike womanising 007, Pierce is a family man and a thoroughly good egg.
ZEBEDEE
CONSTANTLY buzzing around, what he has in energy he lacks in direction. Sometimes confused, he needs a guiding hand.
Prime example: Paul Gascoigne. Once hailed as a footballing genius, the former England star has lost his way through drink problems. Last week he checked in to rehab in a bid to banish his demons for good.
*******
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