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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...part, this may not have been the shrewdest tactic for her to pursue either, since Simpson is suspected to kill those whom he can no longer possess. Of course, even if he did kill her, the bloody golf glove probably wouldn't fit him, and he'd be back out on the green in no time...

Author: By Corinne E. Funk, | Title: O.J.'s Halcyon Days | 11/7/1995 | See Source »

...decisive; doesn't seem to have a clear view of where he is going; can't conceive of him as President even though he already is." But unlike Carter and Ford, Clinton is a phenomenal campaigner, one of the best ever. So the President's shrewdest move may be to play as if he were in the National Basketball Association. N.B.A. teams routinely seem to dog it until the end of a close game-and then suddenly demonstrate a level of brilliance barely glimpsed before...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE | 3/13/1995 | See Source »

...character, who is punished by having to pee in his pants -- twice. They will savor the spectacle of the delightful Curtis screaming in inane fear more often than any other actress since Fay Wray in King Kong. They will enjoy the lavishing and squandering of talent by Hollywood's shrewdest showman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CINEMA: Lies, True Lies and Ballistics | 7/18/1994 | See Source »

...hand. He was seriously injured more than once, goaded the "hick" Memphis fans with increasing venom and began to worry even his closest friends. ANDY KAUFMAN: I'M FROM HOLLYWOOD (Shanachie Home Video), an extraordinary account of Kaufman's ring exploits, chronicles what was either the shrewdest put-on in comedy history or a brilliant performer's mental breakdown. Your call...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Short Takes: Dec. 28, 1992 | 12/28/1992 | See Source »

...shrewdest ploys for keeping Perot's name in the news was the % publication in August of his book, United We Stand, whose title is also the name of his newly launched advocacy group. The book contains the drastic economic prescriptions that Perot made public only after withdrawing from the race. Perot has won the attention and credibility he craves by helping to keep the slim volume on the New York Times paperback best-seller list. Volunteers, using the author's own money, are urged to buy the plan, then distribute it free of charge at Perot field offices, to public...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Astroturf Movement | 10/5/1992 | See Source »

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