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...AIN'T NO DOUBT about it," some might prognosticate gloomily, shaking their Maine hunting caps. "OI' Burt Reynolds sure become some kind of quiche-eater." To confirm these rock-ribbed fears that the erstwhile Gator's preference has turned to that metaphorical dish, they might very well point to the scene in Best Friends where, with a pout and an arched eyebrow. Burt grumbles to Goldie Hawn: "I hate grits." It is, it seems, a final, symbolic denial of his celluloid past...

Author: By Jean-christophe Castelli, | Title: Meaningless Relationship | 1/5/1983 | See Source »

Your report on the Lear Fan plane does a disservice to a great lady. Moya Lear's courage, determination and fortitude made the Lear Fan a reality. In the middle of things she is, confused she ain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 20, 1982 | 12/20/1982 | See Source »

...Whatsa matter, lady--you get all you clothes from Eastern Mountain Sports? Ain't you seen kids 'round here wearin' these hats? We're the Death Angels, me an' a bunch of guys. We got the cops 'round here so scared...

Author: By Naomi L. Pierce, | Title: He Looked a Little Like Allen Ginsberg | 12/8/1982 | See Source »

Acknowledging that the U.S. has not been making much progress in arranging a withdrawal of foreign forces from Lebanon, Secretary of State George Shultz declared last week that the negotiations "are not going quite as fast as we would like." After a pause, he added, "It ain't easy." Another senior U.S. official was even more discouraged. "We try to see the bright side, give everyone the benefit of the doubt, cajole and plead," he said. "But the momentum is giving out, and we may be at a stopping point...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Middle East: The Spreading Pall of Gloom | 11/29/1982 | See Source »

...former President, visibly moved, ambled towards a piano and played "I Got It Bad and that Ain't Good." "They don't treat me sweet and gentle, the way they should have, I got it bad and that ain't good." he warbled. Finishing his rendition of the Billie Holiday classic. Nixon addressed the gathering...

Author: By Richard J. Appel, | Title: Reunion | 11/19/1982 | See Source »

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