You'd strong-arm people into doing the right thing.

Congratulations, you got the man who could talk the paint off a barn and still convince you it looked better that way. Lyndon B. Johnson was a force of nature wrapped in a Texas drawl, and apparently, you two would have gotten along just fine.

LBJ was known for his larger-than-life personality, his relentless arm-twisting negotiation style, and his absolute refusal to take no for an answer. The man once conducted meetings from his swimming pool, uninvited guests included. He was bold, messy, complicated, and somehow got a staggering amount of stuff done. The Civil Rights Act, Medicare, Medicaid: the guy was not sitting around waiting for permission.

Your match with Johnson suggests you appreciate someone who says exactly what they mean, even when it makes the room uncomfortable. You probably have strong opinions, a sharp sense of humor, and zero patience for people who beat around the bush. Subtlety is fine, but results are better, and LBJ knew that better than almost anyone.

Just know that befriending LBJ came with some baggage, as it does with most genuinely fascinating people. But dull? Never. Not even close.