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...gravel-voiced, tough-talking street pol from Chicago who learned her trade under Lee Atwater, Matalin, 38, oversees the Bush campaign's links to 50 state operations while helping to hone its message machine. Carville, 47, is a Louisiana Cajun with a taste for the jugular. According to an article in Vogue, when Carville informed Matalin at a Washington dinner party that he was going to work for Clinton, she excused herself and promptly threw...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Star-Crossed Lovers | 8/17/1992 | See Source »

...fascinating display of two clashing sensibilities. Gore's dry pessimism in the face of his own worldly and literary success strikes Harrison as pouty and ungenerous. Rejecting the usual fawning interviwer's pose, Harrison challenges and argues with Vidal. In their tense but often funny exchange, they hone their opposing philosphies...

Author: By David S. Kurnick, | Title: Grooving on This Astonishing World | 8/7/1992 | See Source »

Clark also says she valued the time off fromhockey and the opportunity to hone her lacrosseskills...

Author: By Andrew J. Arends, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Making It Look Easy | 6/4/1992 | See Source »

With its top seed and accompanying first-round bye, Harvard has ample time to relax and hone its skills before it plays in the final Four next weekend in Bethlehem, Penn...

Author: By Peggy L. Yeh, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Always on Top: A Look Back | 5/6/1992 | See Source »

Furthermore, deLone can only get better and has four years to hone her skills before undoubtably heading to the pro circuit...

Author: By John B. Trainer, | Title: DeLone Wins ITCA Singles | 11/5/1991 | See Source »

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