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Word: imp (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...finally would vote against the Pope and him in the election. In New York City one day he was riding down Fifth Avenue in a limousine, chatting amiably about the political struggle. As the limousine rolled past St. Patrick's Cathedral, Kennedy was suddenly seized by the inner imp. He leaned forward and with a grin saluted the cathedral's spires. Just as suddenly he realized his peril and barked: "That's off the record." J.F.K. allowed Cardinal Cushing to come down from Boston to give a prayer at his Inaugural. With Kennedy's victory certified...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Back Door No Longer | 10/15/1979 | See Source »

...ONCE described punk as the scream of a newborn baby, and sooner or later, the baby must learn to talk. Patti has a terrible voice. But the rock instinct in this wiry, imp of a person has made that voice quite a tool, a very arousing and expressive voice so honest in what it is saying and how it is cowling that suddenly, you find cleavage. Besides, no one ever seriously suggested that a rock and roll star had to sing like Frank Sinatra. People like that belong at discos and behind TVs. Got tell Robert Zimmerman...

Author: By David A. Demilo, | Title: The Street Symbolist Finds Her Ark | 5/8/1979 | See Source »

...destroys its own. Friel leaves the subject as murky as he found it, but his actors are luminous. Returning to Broadway after 32 years, Mason is a necromancer at his craft. His real-life wife, Clarissa Kaye, seems like a Mother Courage on loan, and Donnelly is a mischievous imp dressed in the motley philosophy of show biz. Faith healers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Touch and Go | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

...racing is quite popular in Ireland, as well as the U.S., and it's common to see the word "Imp." (import) in the program next to a dog's name, indicating that he hails from the Emerald Isle. Donald P. (for Patrick, of course) Cuddy, a Dubliner, has been in this country since 1969 racing his dogs. Sitting next to the track in his tweed jacket, drinking a cup of hot chocolate, Cuddy speaks in a gentle brogue about his 44 years in the dog business...

Author: By Mary G. Gotschall, | Title: Going to the Dogs | 5/22/1978 | See Source »

...continent's only Emperor since the deposition and death of Ethiopia's Haile Selassie. Sweltering in the 100° heat and 90% humidity, the guests, in morning coats and Parisian gowns, struggled to attention as a voice boomed out over the loudspeaker: "Sa Majesté Impériale, I'Empereur Bokassa Premier...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CENTRAL AFRICA: Mounting a Golden Throne | 12/19/1977 | See Source »

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