Who are the 4 "world figures", that might have placed the following classified advertisements?

1. An earnest companion of either gender is required.
Beauty is of prime importance, (Please send a picture.)

2. An apprentice hairstylist with a keen eye for an athletic male seeks a strong guy who is neither bright nor a philistine.

3. I used to be the awe of the Big Apple and the fair damsel my heart seeks to capture would rule over a king and an empire.

4. In the seclusion of my four-letter island I dream of my lady of desire.
N.B: Don't forget the initials.


Source: co-authored with my friend Shosh Avni.

First I thought possibly Oscar Wilde, then I thought, probably not Oscar Wilde, now I think it may well be Oscar Wilde.  The references are a combination of Importance of Being Earnest, and Picture of Dorian Gray.

 

Posted by broll on 2012-08-22 13:15:44