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Because of that one undeniable truth, Seinfeld finds himself in the curious position of facing, at a relatively tender age (43), a sort of retirement. In this regard, you could say Jerry Seinfeld is the Bill Clinton of comedy, the boy wonder as lame duck, if only, that is, Seinfeld were more desperate to be loved. Instead, he is the same affable fellow with the slightly snarky finish that he plays on TV. "I've never had much interest in being liked," he offers. "And I think people like that. It's a relief. So many people want...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: It's All About Timing | 1/12/1998 | See Source »

Bowles Stays Put After a yearlong search to replace him, the White House Chief of staff is -- Erskine Bowles. The news keeps restless Clinton staffers in place, but just as soon as the President starts to quack like a lame duck those resumes will be flying out the door...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Front Page | 1/12/1998 | See Source »

SARA NETANYAHU And we thought Bibi was tough. Israel's Queen of Mean throws shoes at the servants. Yasser, duck...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Dec. 22, 1997 | 12/22/1997 | See Source »

...looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, chances are...The newly-renovated Coop book building, which opened Friday after extensive renovations, features the same signs, discount stickers and display shelves used in Barnes and Noble superstores nationwide. But that's just fine with us. The new Coop, like its official Barnes & Noble cousins, is tasteful, convenient and well-stocked-a welcome addition to the heart of Harvard Square...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Redesigned Coop Has Unfulfilled Potential | 12/11/1997 | See Source »

...Ellen Mayeron, manager of the waterfront Mucky Duck restaurant on Captiva Island, off southwest Florida's Gulf Coast, on yesterday's end of the official hurricane season. Because of less windy conditions over the Atlantic, just three hurricanes blew in this season, compared with the annual average...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NEWSPEAK | 12/1/1997 | See Source »

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