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Kolzak's powerful stage direction compensates for the flaws of his overambitious update. Naturalistic acting undercuts the philosophical pronouncements of each character, rescuing the production from pomposity or soap-opera sentimentality. David Moore's ultra-modern set is a nice consequence of this update; the usual drawback of a one-room set--visual boredom--is offset by diverse and dramatic lighting by Chris Stone and Ginger Thomson...
Bill really is small. At 5 ft. 10 in. and 175 lbs., he does not tower over his opponents. But he feels his biggest drawback is speed. "I guess I do about a 4.8 in the 40-yard dash," he says, "but only when I'm scared...
William James [affectionately known as Billy Jim to regulars] - Assuming that you can get into the building to begin with--the main doors are located in such a position that Ivan the Terrible would have trouble opening them on a windy day--the major drawback here is that you get the sneaking suspicion you are always being watched. Sort of like a rat in a cage, if you know what I mean...
Size has nothing to do with his not playing, Sandow will tell you. "I made a lot of mistakes in practice--my major drawback is lack of experience. I've got all sorts of talent...I'm fuckin...
Marked as a comer during Watergate hearings but has done little since ... A good compromise bet to woo the South and appease the liberals, and popular through the Middle West besides ... Sturdy, vigorous, everybody's second choice ... Biggest drawback: his nomination could cost the G.O.P. a precious Senate seat...