Word: legend
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...races on closed-circuit TV. There just isn't that much toexperience. As Vader wrote, "there are no manesand tail blowing, no bright silks, no sweat nobloodlines going back centuries, no Old Kentuckyhome," Wonderland runs ads featuring abasset houndnamed Buck-O with a rocket strapped to his backbeneath the legend, "The Basic Idea BehindGreyhound Racing." They're supposed to betongue-in-cheek. But that is the basic idea behindgreyhound racing. It's too damn fast. by the timeyou've figured out which dog is the one you beton, the race is over...
Throughout the 10-week trial Gotti gave every indication that he still < believed in his own invincibility. He wore the trademark suits and helmet of hair like armor, as though his natty legend would protect him once again. Overflow crowds craned for a glimpse of him; the tabloids kept up a colorful commentary, not only on the testimony about loan-sharking, extortion and murder but also on his choice of neckwear and the fluff of his pocket handkerchief. In court he made mocking gestures, blew a kiss at lead prosecutor John Gleeson and growled loudly at U.S. Attorney Andrew Maloney...
...back room with the worn floor. On a shelf, penny-loafers, hiking brogans, wingtips, tall black boots, high heels lie scattered in various states of disrepair, waiting to be doctored. The Calendar was a gift from the Lawrence Leather and Shoe Findings Co. The wall clock carries the legend "Neolite Soles and Heels." Nailed to the wall there is a horseshoe painted blue and white, the colors of the Greek flag. The horseshoe was a gift from a noted law professor, a regular customer...
...Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers,spread Gospel by day and made shoes by night. The3rd century Roman moved to the Aisne, northeast ofParis, and legend holds that he gave away shoes tothe poor. Some suggest that this Robin Hood offootware even stole his materials from the rich.In Lives of Illustrious Shoemakers,published in 1883, William Edward Winks writesthat "such tales are worthless," but honors St.Crispin as one of the first in a long line ofdistinguished shoemakers...
Part of the legend of Richardson's film has revolved around two scenes: "the hunt" and "the feast." Think of any famous, classic film moment, then watch these episodes from Tom Jones, and you'll see the magic quirkiness of Richardson's film...