Brendan Gill's position, his son says, did allow him to socialize with writers like Ernest Hemingway and E. B. White.
Many political scientists, commentators and activists believe the president has tried to position his son, Gamal Mubarak, to take over.
The two men have shared power for decades but in recent years, as Saleh began to position his son Ahmed for succession, relations have grown increasingly tense.
At the same time, both Spender and Krycek vie for the position of "son," with the former falling from The Smoking Man's grace, and the latter playing the role of "prodigal son".
During the last years of Heraclius' life, it became evident that a struggle was taking place between Heraclius Constantine and Martina, who was trying to position her son Heraklonas in line for the throne.
If you were a spirited healthy young African male, deeply conscious of your position as the eldest son of a family that was struggling with poverty, lived in a country where over half the population existed under the internationally recognized poverty line and were ruled by a president known for his cruelty and tyranny, you would probably be thinking like Ahmedu.
Still, it is an uncomfortable position for a son steeped in Catholicism.
Since then, Mayweather, Sr., has regained his position as his son's head trainer, although Roger has stayed on, too, slowed but not mellowed by a struggle with diabetes.
"I've taught yoga classes where the client will be in a plank position, and her son jumps on her back," she added.
But, during the weeks leading up to this fight, Mayweather, Sr., was once again secure in his position as his son's trainer and cheerleader.
