I was always jealous of other children's toys as a young lad. My friends all had gi Joe's and ninja turtles-but I was stuck with my declaration of independence playset. I would have them battle the army of Napoleon Bonaparte, it was super lame.

I complained to my dad all the time,"why dad? Why can't I be like normal kids?!"

He was a tough parent, insisting that I play with historical figures and all, but now that I'm older I don't hold it against him anymore.