Word: takeno
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...instance, Lambert describes legendaryHarvard coach Harry Parker as a "willfulcharacter," explaining that the phrase "Don't takeNo for an answer--neatly defines a willfulcharacter." He tells us that "many of Harry'sathletes identify him as the best and mostimportant teacher they had at Harvard." Lambertgoes on to say that crews "need, in short, a coachwho is a willful character." While there is truthin this generalization--which is still excessivelybroad--Lambert does not discuss the negativeaspects of being coached by such a strong persona.Would Lambert praise "willful characters" as muchas he does had Harry Parker yelled at him inperson...
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