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...great historian R.H. Tawney, when offered a title by the Prime Minister, replied, 'What have I ever done to you?' It would be nice to think that the Tom Courtenay generation gave a version of this reply, putting themselves in a superior class to Sir Elton and Sir Paul...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Mar. 30, 1998 | 3/30/1998 | See Source »

...tiger is beginning to roar." --Sir Leon Brittan, vice president of the Commission of the European Communities...

Author: By M. DOUGLAS Omalley, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: IOP Hosts European Union Speaker | 3/19/1998 | See Source »

...Right Honorable Sir Leon Brittan, vice president of the Commission of the European Communities, said the European Union (EU) could become a "new tiger" in a global economy, last night before a crowded ARCO Forum...

Author: By M. DOUGLAS Omalley, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: IOP Hosts European Union Speaker | 3/19/1998 | See Source »

...taken some ribbing since a photo of him by DIANA WALKER seemingly embracing the Vice President from behind appeared in these pages two weeks ago. Was this an example of Sammy Davis Jr.-hugging-Nixon-like enthusiasm? Not quite. What happened was that Katzenberg was hanging out with SIR ELTON JOHN following John's rehearsal before the state dinner in honor of British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR. Katzenberg had been lobbying John to sing a tune he didn't write for the very-high-stakes upcoming DreamWorks animated film Prince of Egypt. Unfortunately, John doesn't do songs he didn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hollywood | 3/2/1998 | See Source »

...legend Eric Clapton, former Beatle Paul McCartney, pop singer George Michael and opera star Luciano Pavarotti have also pleaded prior engagements. Concert organizers have been criticized by the British press for setting ticket prices at $65. Those set to perform at Althorp Park, where Diana is buried, include singers Sir Cliff Richard and Chris de Burgh and the pop band...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Will of a Princess | 3/2/1998 | See Source »

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