It really is true, G.W. Bush is or was (as is or was his Dad) mates with Oz tennis great, John Newcombe.
You can find all the sordid details here.
Now all Bush has to do is read King Lear -- the contents should suit him right now.*
Then he should be able to say "Newk-Lear".

* ... 'tis our fast intent
To shake all cares and business from our age;
Conferring them on younger strengths, while we
Unburthen'd crawl toward death.

Sledge