Word: joyful
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Delighted at first, that is. Caribbean poet Derek Walcott, who won the prize in 1992, recalls a similar burst of joy followed by a prolonged state of siege. "The phone rang endlessly, and a lot of invitations came. It was a really terrible time, not terrible in a bad sense but terrible in how exacting it is. For a while you can't work, because it's so demanding." What Walcott characterizes as the Nobel's less than phenomenal influence on his book sales didn't make up for the chaotic fuss. What did soothe him, however, was the prize...
...Borders' drama; some were nearly on their feet, others raised a hand to let Borders know they were with him. I had seen that raised hand in my home church in Louisiana. The hand was a gesture from the black dance thrown out in anger on some occasions, and joy on others. Words were shouted in encouragement: "Yes, tell it, brother!" Reverend Borders continued until the umpire, Almighty God, had called the Devil out at the third strike. Then Borders launched into a litany of calling things out: "Slavery," he shouted, "You're out!" "Segregation," he roared, standing over home...
This injection of life is popularly known as the first-year class. I love these kids. After the departure of many jaded and cynical seniors who have sold themselves out, this new crop of eager beavers offers the rarest of commodities in the Harvard market-place: excitement, joy, happiness and genuine curiosity. They have not yet learned to speak the words "too busy," "no time," and "no fun" in the context of their new school...
...vibrant. Grove is filled with laughter and an eager joy. He is a compassionate man, with a face that seems most relaxed when it's tucked into a smile. His younger daughter recalls her disco-theme wedding reception last summer, when her dad grabbed her cape and a friend's crown and headed out to the dance floor with a big Grove grin. There, in front of family and friends, was Andras Grof in a silver-lame cape and rhinestone tiara groving to Le Freak as around the world, Intel plants silently cranked away to his rhythm. What were...
...This hoopla over the McCaughey septuplets is beyond me. It was bad enough to keep women barefoot and pregnant. Now they have litters." JOY DUSINI Gig Harbor, Wash...