Word: nelsonian
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...million albums, just launched his own XM Radio channel and seems to be on a never ending tour. But there's more to Willie Nelson than music. He's backing Kinky Friedman for Texas Governor, pushing eco-friendly biofuel and recently published The Tao of Willie, a book covering Nelsonian philosophy on everything from politics to golf. Nelson, 73, took a break from touring to talk with TIME's Clayton Neuman about faith, farmers...
...happy coincidence Harold Macmillan himself said what was on everyone's lips: "Friendship between Texas and Great Britain is a most important thing." The orchestra celebrated its 50th year last week with a gala concert on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and Sir John felt properly Nelsonian: "This is the most exciting orchestra...
...mayor, who thoughtfully set aside two seats for ex-Mayor Bland at the royal reception. The townsfolk doubted that Dickie would use them, set, as they were, near those rifles. They even half hoped he wouldn't. "We don't agree with Dickie," said one Nelsonian, "but we like a man to stand up for his convictions...
Admiral Callaghan struck as his commander would have wanted. It was almost a Nelsonian stroke. At first he brought his battle line to bear on the forward ships of the oncoming Japanese lines. He engaged a Jap cruiser with his main batteries and a destroyer with his secondary batteries, and sank both. The rest of his line swung its guns on to the Jap formation behind...
...card began. "Politeness and good behaviour will ensure a kind reception and sympathy for you everywhere. Do not speak loudly in the streets, particularly at night. Be considerate about the comfort of other people, and avoid damaging the property and furniture of others." The card concluded with a Nelsonian touch: "Never forget that England's opinion of German refugees depends upon your behaviour...