Word: fame
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...HARVARD BEATS YALE, 29-29," The Crimson proclaimed after Harvard accomplished a miracle comeback against the heavily favored Elis. There have been many memorable Games over the years, but none has had the significance or fame that The Tie does...
...fame spread, first in evangelical circles and later nationally and internationally, Graham and his friends understood the importance of avoiding the hazards that, then and later, would disgrace other freelance preachers. One day in 1948, Graham gathered his tiny retinue in a Modesto, California, hotel room to inoculate them against temptation. To prevent sexual rumors, each agreed never again to be alone with a woman other than his wife. The "Modesto Manifesto" also pledged honest statistical reports and open finances. The money setup was further cleansed in 1950 after the Atlanta Constitution ran a photo of Graham next...
Books: Patrick O'Brian sets sail toward fame...
...bombastically): Fame comes at a cruel price, my friend! A cruel price indeed...
Although the play is primarily concerned with delivering excitement to its audience, it is quite satisfying on a cerebral level as well. Similar to Robert Altman's film "The Player," Deathtrap pushes the boundaries of ambition and expediency. How far can one go to achieve fame? Can you climb the ladder of success by pushing others to their death? Is one's drive to achieve one's goal stronger than one's love...