Word: raconteur
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...large step from outstanding scholar of religion to leading raconteur of shaggy dog stories is bridged somewhat by this interest in the mystery. It is still, a little surprising, however, to hear him conclude in his thick British accent: "And the spinster said, 'Oh, no, sir, my dog wasn't nearly as shaggy as that.'" A few words of the punch line may be lost when Nock laughs--a hearty blast followed by a creaky chuckle...
...travel and sailing. But Allen is no carbon copy of his older (by five years) brother. Says a longtime friend and associate of the Dulleses: "That mustache Allen wears is sort of symbolic of the difference in their personalities. Allen is gayer, more outgoing, less reserved, more of a raconteur...
...choose between the two, I would be uncomfortable. Martin, for his part, avoids the role of petty raconteur, and concentrates on the Governor's record in state politics. Where Busch rambles on about boyhood trips to Europe and childhood experience, Martin sticks closely to public administration. I am bound to say, though, that Martin includes nothing on Stevenson's work in the AAA, the Navy Department, and the State Department, important and impressive parts of the Governor's career...
Then the wise old strategist launched his "campaign" of amiable availability. There will be no big speeches, no controversial pronouncements, but enough pleasant appearances to make himself seen and heard as a wit, raconteur and friend of all Democrats. Such Barkley-style backslapping and storytelling will not get him to Chicago with many delegates in his pocket. But they are part of a priceless asset: he is the Democratic Party's best-loved leader...
During his reign in the '20s and '30s, Prince Mike was sometimes broke enough to sleep on park benches, but often as not he was to be found weekending with the very rich on Long Island or at Newport, a majestic little tramp, a peerless raconteur, an engaging and enigmatic character who read a great deal, played excellent chess and, when sober, was a perfect gentleman...