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...Clear fingerprints impressed in the clay of ancient pots are rare," he conceded. Ancient potters, like modern, were at pains to smooth away any trace of their own hands. But in concealed places, on the underside of handles or inside spouts, where the potter gave the clay a last shaping touch, telltale prints can sometimes be found...
...upon his low voice. When Bob Hope played Lincoln, Dick trapped the comedian backstage and said, "Fine show, Bob." Hope replied, "Thanks, son." Hardly a droll exchange, but enough to thrill Cavett. He recalls: "I thought, gee, if I were famous I wouldn't have to worry about being smooth like some of the jocks in my class, or about sweating when I danced with girls. If I were in the movies, they'd all be coming to me and I'd ride in limousines...
...Castroists found themselves in an unusually good position upon taking power. Their struggle was short and relatively smooth. In 1959 they occupied a fertile island undamaged by war. Yet the quick success of the revolution inclined the Castroists toward equally quick solutions to deeper problems. With past experience as a guide, Castro expected the building of socialism to be little more taxing: popular zeal and good will would surge the country forward in the first days of liberation. This optimism, though illusory in the long run, characterized Castro's new relations with Russia...
...stages of the race, behind Revision, and the three-way first place duel between Follmer and Javelin drivers Mark Donohue and Tony Adamowicz. Gregg moved up to second when Donohue spun out of the lead and stalled. Adamowicz broke down, and Revson made a long pit stop. Driving a smooth, steady race, Gregg never relinquished second place to his pursuers, and took over the lead briefly when teammate Follmer pitted for fuel...
When the campaign officially opened in the summer of 1970, Carter's contacts and grass-roots identification helped him put together a smooth political machine. To get elected, it was necessary to make some gestures toward the past: he opposed busing, visited a private segregated academy and said he would welcome meetings with George Wallace. He also appealed to the ever-potent populist instincts of the state by promising to oppose Establishment power brokers and big money interests. He beat former Governor Carl Sanders in the Democratic runoff and went on to a 200,000-vote victory over the Republican...