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...tiny cluster of fanatics, "Ghost World," has become the most anticipated movie of the summer. Sweat beads pop from their brows. They chew their lower lip and stare into space because fans of Dan Clowes, who created "Ghost World" as a series in his comicbook "Eightball," and who co-wrote the screenplay, are pessimists by definition. It really could be awful. Well folks, you can now unclench your nervous fists about any "Hollywood bastardization" and get ready to enjoy a nearly perfect cinematic adaptation of Clowes' cranky spirit...
WINTER PARK, Fla.—It was the first day of Freshman Week. Crimson Key members, dripping with enthusiasm, and FOP’ers, dripping with sweat, crowded the yard. Standing in line to receive my room key, I eagerly started up a conversation with a fellow first-year. I have long since forgotten his name, which part of upstate New York he called home and to which dorm he had been assigned. I do, however, remember divulging to him that I was from Florida. “Cool,” he replied. I began beaming, excited...
...this wasn't mere technique. High hammery wouldn't have earned Lemmon two Oscars and six nominations, plus an Emmy last year for Tuesdays with Morrie. It was instead an acute perception of his characters: men drowning in flop sweat and flailing magnificently as they go down for the last time...
...certainly an amazing accomplishment even for a sighted climber, the true success lies in the teamwork and heart-and-soul efforts of those involved and the fun had by all. Had Erik not reached the summit because of weather or another factor beyond his control, his efforts of sweat, blood and burning lungs would be no less inspirational to the blind, handicapped and just plain folks like me who are trying to make our own lives a little more extraordinary. JONATHAN MCDONAGH Seattle...
That brings us to the most important part: you've got to be able to perform live, to get in front of the public and sweat for them. Nobody sweats better than the Roots. They knew early on that because their music is kind of esoteric, they wouldn't have immediate, top of the chart-type appeal in the U.S. So, as we in Public Enemy did, they went around the world first. They scoured countries trying to build their reputation and audience the right way, by paying their dues two or three hours at a time in places such...