Word: sardonicism
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DIED. JEREMY BRETT, 59, British actor who brought a sepulchral presence, sardonic line readings and a sly sense of the eccentric to his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes for the BBC--easily the most memorable interpretation of the role since Basil Rathbone's; of heart failure; in London.
It's true that Gramm, who at this point is best described as a struggling candidate with lots of money, can cause his opponents fits. While Dole is often too sardonic for his own good, Gramm can be truly mean, so anything is possible from him, and his sizable bankroll...
Sedgwick's character was given the best lines in the movie. Unlike the rest of the characters, Emma Rae knows exactly who she is and what she wants. And she breezes through every scene, tossing out off-the-cuff, sardonic zingers with a grace one doesn't often see in...
In contrast, Tull's friend Gwyn Barry, duller and less gifted, makes millions with two politically correct, feel-good novels. Tull, feeling only jealousy and hatred, attempts to wreck Barry's career and his posh life. The attempts backfire, however, providing a source for Amis' sardonic humor-his elaborate facade...
The news didn't surprise, but the forum sure did. Bob Dole has wanted to be President almost forever--this will be his third try--and an announcement was expected soon. But not last Friday night, and certainly not on David Letterman's Late Show. But why not? Richard Nixon...