Word: dour
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...actor wasn't the first choice to replace Benzali's Hoffman, whose steely self-control and dour sanctimony made him almost unbearable by season's end. "Danny's main strength was an enigmatic, very still quality, which I was really attracted to," reflects Bochco. "But he didn't do much beyond that with any particular ease." After approaching too costly stars like Alan Alda and Danny Glover, Bochco settled on LaPaglia, a talented character actor who has made his mark in a number of independent films including Bulletproof Heart and the current Steve Buscemi film Trees Lounge. Bochco then...
...with his moderate stands on such social issues as immigration, education and affirmative action. Kemp would also bring a sort of star quality that Clinton has in abundance, but has always eluded Dole. Still, given his bristling past relationship with Dole, it's hard to imagine Kemp allowing the dour Kansan the center stage. -->