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Word: vivants (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Robert Morse brings back to life the author, wit, bon vivant, self-pitier and true enchanter that was Truman Capote in this Tony-winning one-man performance, now on national tour, in Los Angeles through March...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Critics' Voices: Feb. 11, 1991 | 2/11/1991 | See Source »

...WHICH GEORGE DO YOU WISH TO SPEAK? Author, gadfly and bon vivant George Plimpton found his recent weekend with George Bush at Camp David strenuous. Among the activities: bowling, tiddlywinks, horseshoes (a presidential triumph), skeet shooting and wally ball (a version of volleyball played on a handball court). Plimpton was surprised that there were no interruptions or calls all weekend -- until their tennis game. "He threw the ball up to serve and the phone rang -- a very odd thing to hear in a forest." The Commander in Chief strode over, picked it up, listened for a moment, and looked...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Grapevine: Apr. 23, 1990 | 4/23/1990 | See Source »

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