Word: gambler
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...coup for Huizenga, 56, who may yet play a dominant role in the sprawling new company. While Biondi, 49, will remain Viacom's chief executive officer, industry leaders who know Huizenga well say he could swiftly become the real power. "He is lightning quick, a classic trader and a gambler," says an entertainment-industry executive. "He looks at Sumner, who is 70. He eats Biondi instantly. He comes out on top." In a sign of Huizenga's likely clout, Redstone flew to Blockbuster headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last week to confer with his new partner. Says the Viacom chairman...
...gambler, but I know a lot of people who are," Russell said. "And the floating ones are probably the best, safest...
...ever look in the mirror and ask herself if this was all a dream? "No. It sounds ridiculous now, but then it was natural." Her marriage to Randolph, a noted drinker and gambler, broke up in 1945 (the couple had one son, Winston, now in the House of Commons), and Pamela moved to France...
...Bulls defeated the New York Knicks last week, people were talking about Jordan's late-night visit to an Atlantic City casino and his gambling habits as much as about his effortless scoring of 54 points in a single game. A new book written by a self-described compulsive gambler claims that Jordan made wagers on golf games that resulted in debts as high as $1.25 million, an amount the star says is "preposterous." As a result of such publicity, Jordan is a man who is guarded everywhere except on court. He has to shop in stores when they...
...ruling left Kevorkian's opponents flabbergasted. "If I were a gambler, I'd bet that Kevorkian will kill someone tomorrow," said local Operation Rescue activist Lynn Mills after hearing the decision. "He's really out of control...