Word: spokes
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...exhibitor spoke little English and occasionally he would use highly technical words specific to his particular industry," Hanalainen said. "After a while, though, I fell into the swing of things. I actually served only three hours, but I had a great time...
Nichols and his wife, ABC News star Diane Sawyer, are friendly with the Clintons; Nichols and May have been hosts of benefits for the President. But the director insists he neither spoke with Clinton about the film nor softened the case against Stanton. "We're all supposed to be friends of the President, which is nuts to begin with," Nichols says, bristling. "The movie is about a man with a talent for the job and the things that get him into trouble. That's the story. Softening it or hardening it--forgive the expression--doesn't come into...
...outspoken adherent, and that in return Travolta portrayed Stanton more sympathetically. That rumor gets a sneer from Klein ("I don't think Clinton would change policy toward Germany to get better treatment from John Travolta"), but the actor has warm memories of the chat, in which he says Clinton spoke of an old roommate who had been a Scientologist. Travolta insists his performance wasn't swayed by the President but declares he played the role "with a valentine in my heart...
Rather also spoke about the pressures localnews directors face in choosing news stories. Insome ways, Rather said they were more beholden toovernight Nielsen ratings, a trend he feels is noteasily reversible...
...story telling. Adhering to Haydn's tenet that a modern string quartet "should engage the mind as well as the emotions," the Guarneri Quartet played a repertoire that alternated between being reflective and impetuous, sensual and contemplative. A standing ovation that included innumerable smiles and several open mouths spoke the result...