The president gave Ms Gillard an oval-shaped platter with a gold face, with an edge that is a copy of the outer-edge of the Oval Office carpet, featuring a selection of famous US political quotes.
Botha's return was 4-14 and left West Indies with plenty to think about as they prepare to face England's Monty Panesar at The Oval on Thursday and Friday.
She spent time in front of a mirror, retraining the shape of her mouth, forcing her lips into a long oval "O" to evoke Ms. Garland's face in midbelt but pulling back when the look turned clownish.
There is a story that Mr Regan would arrive in the Oval Office each morning with a fresh joke to get the president in the mood to face the toils of stardom.