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1. This 'unfortunate' B.O. really needs no introduction since becoming the first African-American voted into the highest office in America. Who is he?

Answer: Barack Obama

Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States of America in November 2008. Not only is he America's first African-American President, he is the first President to have been born in Hawaii. He taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School before running for the Illinois Senate.

2. Which B.O. British Grammy award winning artist found that "Suddenly", "Love Really Hurts Without You"?

Answer: Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean (born Leslie Sebastian Charles) is a rhythm and blues performer who had a string of hits in the '70s and '80s. He took the name Billie Ocean after the local football team "Ocean's Eleven", which is thought to have been named after the film of the same name. Billy's first major success was "Suddenly", released in 1984.

3. Which B.O. Australian actor, who appeared in "Strictly Ballroom" (1992), is father to a shieldmaiden from Rohan ("Lord of the Rings", 2002)?

Answer: Barry Otto

Barry Otto won a supporting actor Australian Film Industry (AFI) award for his portrayal of Doug Hastings in "Strictly Ballroom" in 1992. He is also the father of actress Miranda Otto, who's most easily recognised as Eowyn from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy (2002).

4. Name the B.O. comic artist who worked on the comic strip "Miss Cairo Jones" before switching to superheroes.

Answer: Bob Oksner

Bob Oksner's early works also included "Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis", "Sgt. Bilko" and the spin-off from the television series "I Love Lucy". When working for DC Comics he drew Superman and Wonder Woman, among others.
Oksner died in 2007.

Ben Oliver is also a comic artist, but his work includes "Judge Dredd" and "Ultimate X-Men".

5. Take a trip back in time to the '80s. Our next B.O. personality won silver at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, and at the time was Canada's top figure skater. Who is he?

Answer: Brian Orser

As well as his two silver Olympic medals (behind Scott Hamilton), Brian won the 1987 world championships. Known as "Mr Triple Axel", he was also Canada's top figure skater from 1981 to 1988. Brian was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1985, and in 1988 that was upgraded to Officer.

6. Oh goodie! This B.O. is an OBE. He's also an author, comedian, musician and actor. And as a conservationist and ornithologist, he's also a goodie two-shoes. Who is this kitchen sink of various achievements?

Answer: Bill Oddie

British-born Bill Oddie will forever be associated with "The Goodies", but has been an ornithologist practically since birth. After working on a number of comedy programs, Bill shared his bird-watching hobby with the nation, and made a name for himself as an accomplished wildlife author and supporter.

7. Not to be left out, our next B.O. is also an OBE! He's a fashion designer who has dressed British royalty, Jordanian royalty, and cinematic royalty. Who is this man of collections with connections?

Answer: Bruce Oldfield

Bruce Oldfield has designed clothes for Barbra Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Queen Noor of Jordan and the late Princess of Wales. After starting life as a Barnardo's baby, Bruce was awarded the OBE for services to fashion and industry in 1990, and has been a committed supporter of Barnardo's charity for vulnerable children.

8. This B.O. man knows how to "Drive" a song to number three on the Billboard charts. He did this with his new wave automotive band in 1984, but who is he?

Answer: Benjamin Orr

Ben Orr, along with some former band members, formed The Cars in 1976. The band had several top hits and very successful albums, but Orr could not replicate this with his solo effort "The Lace" (1986).

Orr's final public appearance was in a 2000 "Big People" concert just six days prior to his death from pancreatic cancer.

9. This B.O. junior was known as being a bit of a cowboy on the wrestling scene in the '70s, but soon became known as an "Ace". He's also notorious for his exploits with an arm cast. Who is he?

Answer: Bob Orton

Bob Orton Jr, father of Randy and son of Bob Orton Sr, began his world-wrestling career as "Cowboy" Bob Orton. After rejoining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1984, he assumed the moniker of "Ace". He broke his arm during a match with Jimmy Snuka in 1985, and was forced to wear a cast.

He used this cast to deliver sneaky illegal blows to his opponents behind the backs of the referees. The cast soon became a gimmick, with other wrestlers sometimes wearing one too. He later admitted that despite popular opinion, the arm injury was real, and didn't heal properly until after he left the WWF in 1987.

10. Our final B.O. is an Irish rugby player who was named Irish team captain in 2003, and voted World Rugby player of the decade (2000-2009). Who is this man that inspired the expression "In BOD we trust"?

Answer: Brian O'Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll won his first International Rugby test cap in 1999, and had a less than auspicious start with a 46-10 loss to Australia in Brisbane. (I was there!). The following year he scored a hat trick in a game against France, and this inspired the "In BOD we trust" t-shirts.

After he became captain of the Irish team in 2003, Brian led the team to second place in the Six Nations Championships. In 2010, he was named player of the decade by "Rugby World" magazine.

Source: Author leith90

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