Word: excepted
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...objects to Jimmy Breslin's statement [July 2] that "The No. 1 reason any professional writes is to pay the bills," he should be informed that Dr. Samuel Johnson put it even more strongly (on April 5, 1776) when he said, "No man but a blockhead ever wrote, except for money." Boswell disagreed, but perhaps some feel that he is still covered by Johnson's claim...
...legalized gambling is not transforming Atlantic City as fast as some residents had expected. Except for the crush inside the Resorts International Hotel and the wild bidding in real estate offices for Boardwalk property, the city is still much the same as always. Earlier this year, many home and shop owners posted FOR SALE signs in hopes of making quick fortunes. But much of the opening-day hysteria has passed, and rents of property not on the Boardwalk have returned to normal. Indeed, some residents joke that the city's best chance of getting new money...
What prevents The Buddy Holly Story's sentimentality from becoming obnoxious is the conviction with which the movie has been made. Except for a chaotic and enervating final 20 minutes, this film runs on its naive energy. Director Steve Rash milks every corny moment without being brazenly manipulative, and he bathes every shot in oldtime Technicolor glamour. His best scenes actually cut to the meaning of Holly's career...
...loosen his tie; it is, after all, pressing against the carotid arteries, impeding the flow of blood to the brain. Practically, the necktie is as supererogatory as those little belts and buckles that used to adorn the backs of men's trousers. The tie has no function except to clean eyeglasses, and even that it does badly. It makes as much sense as the grenade loops on a trench coat, or perhaps even less, since the man in the trench coat can at least carry grenades if he wishes...
...Guests are not allowed to use any Harvard Athletic Facilities except tennis, for which there is a $1.50 single...