Word: inner
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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During the winter, 43-year-old Perry can often be found at Caesars Palace and other casinos, betting on races, blackjack and sporting events. In the summers, he coaches some of New York City's top inner-city basketball prospects. Scurry says he and Perry have a close relationship as player and former coach, and on about half a dozen occasions Perry gave him small amounts of "tip money" -- no more than $20 -- merely as a token of affection. Ross, a former C.B.A. coach, agrees: "He does have the kids' best interests at heart...
Most agree that Putnam's outsider status will not affect his ability to accomplish these goals. Bok and colleagues say that Putnam's energy and his willingness to listen to faculty and student concerns will quickly help him become acquainted with the school's inner workings...
STAND AND DELIVER (PBS, March 15, 8 p.m. on most stations). Edward James Olmos is up for an Academy Award for his performance as a dedicated inner-city math teacher in this fact-based film, produced for American Playhouse and now having its TV debut...
BILLY BATHGATE by E.L. Doctorow (Random House; $19.95). A fictional Bronx boy, circa 1935, is accepted into the inner councils of the infamous Dutch Schultz gang and survives murderous adventures to tell a chilling and incendiary tale...
...What inner motivation drives you when you deal with all these issues...