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Some have raised the question of whether it might be time for a woman or a minority to succeed to the presidency. All of Harvard's presidents have been white and male...
...fans, including many of his former and current players, insist that while Knight may be a maverick with a short fuse, he's also an incredible coach who demands the best from his team and pushes them to succeed academically. And the numbers support those claims: Knight's teams have won three national championships and his players have one of the highest rates of graduation among Division One programs. It's the stories behind the numbers that make people nervous. He's been cited at least a dozen times during his career at Indiana for violent and/or threatening behavior toward...
...Brown, now in production) and, more important, have given him the luxury to devote himself full time to writing. "It all boils down to individual desire, discipline and how much time you spend sitting alone in your room," he says. "It's the ones who try the hardest that succeed." The tough times are finally ending for Brown; now he leaves the suffering to his characters...
...discouraged if your parents aren't receptive. "If at first you don't succeed at getting the conversation started, then try, try again," says Towey. "When parents realize their kids aren't giving up on them, they'll do it." Remember, in the end, it is their decision. If they firmly refuse, try to keep talking, but do some research so you will be prepared. If you aren't now, you can't be when it counts...
...some people succeed, and some not? The answer may seem obvious. Jim Hightower, the liberal humorist from Texas, used to say that the elder George Bush "was born on third base, and thought he'd hit a triple." A funny crack, but captious. Teddy Roosevelt and his brother Elliott were both born to the same privilege. Sickly Teddy overcame, and gloriously prospered. Elliott, the golden boy (and father of Eleanor), died an alcoholic disgrace in his early thirties...