Word: fame
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...drug problems helped break up the Family Stone in 1975, and his later solo career never approached the success of the group?s. Little-seen in public since his 1993 induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sly has been slowly edging back toward the limelight in the last year. He made a cameo appearance at a concert with his sister, Vaetta, who plays in a Family Stone tribute band. A Sly and the Family Stone tribute album released last year under Starbucks? Hear Music label has introduced a new generation to Sly?s music. And a documentary...
...person that they experience in the films, except to the extent that...as an actor, I have experience and intelligence to draw upon.” Although his years in Hollywood may have toughened Ford to the pitfalls and traps of fame, the Chicago-born former carpenter still feels like his job is worthwhile. “I’m not that anxious to get into directing,” he admitted. “I’ve developed my skills in the area of acting...[and] I feel that I take upon enough responsibility when I appear...
...Flynn said. Flynn sang Aretha Franklin’s “Think” for her main song and succeeded in the first round, but the next panel of judges were not so receptive to her talent and so she went home without her 15 minutes of fame on film. “It was a fun experience, but I’m glad I don’t have to do it again!” she said. —Staff writer Alexandra C. Bell can be reached at acbell@fas.harvard.edu...
...After losing a strong 2005 senior class, the swimming team had high expectations for its senior captain and previous Honorable Mention All-American swimmer. Cromwell has not disappointed. Already one of the best swimmers in the league, this record only adds to Cromwell’s fame, The co-captain had been an integral part of a team pushing to garner yet another EISL championship and impress at the Eastern Championships, as he consistently has placed in the top three spots in his individual races while bolstering the relay teams with his impressive times. One such performance occurred...
...Bettis, the Hall of Fame-bound fullback may soon be looking for a new line of work after ending his 13-year football career with a Super Bowl victory in his hometown of Detroit. But unlike Swann, it won't be in politics. "No way, not at all! I've got no interest," declared Bettis inside the celebratory locker room, where he lingered long after most of his teammates had left the stadium...