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...Colleagues in the newsroom say I watched his performances with the reverence of a bobby-soxer at a Sinatra concert, and on some level, they're right. I loved that he constantly surprised me, not just with his antics, but with his candor and his wit. I loved the way he scratched his nose when he was uncomfortable. I loved to watch his brain work, never able to predict what he would do next...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mike, Why Have You Forsaken Me? | 10/1/1998 | See Source »

...step to acceptance--of a spouse, a parent or a television program--is to honestly acknowledge that person's or program's flaws. To us dissenters, the problem with Frasier is that it is not as smart as it thinks it is. Merely mentioning Biedermeier should not pass for wit. Of course, the show makes fun of Frasier and his twittering brother, while Martin, an ex-cop, is intended to provide an earthy contrast to them. But viewers are still supposed to find the Crane boys sophisticated and lovable and ever ready with the withering riposte. Au contraire, they...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: Five Cheers for Frasier | 9/28/1998 | See Source »

Friday's event even spotlighted Mandela's wit...

Author: By Jacqueline A. Newmyer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Mandela Earns Praise for Insight, Humility | 9/21/1998 | See Source »

...also mentally handicapped ("Not being the full ticket" is how Pettie puts it), Albert plays a crucial role in determining whether Letitia's innocent death will be followed by others. Trevor's narrative tone is, as always, gentle and nuanced, a model of calm understatement. But for all the wit and charm of Death in Summer, horror stories don't get much more hair-raising than this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Mysteries Of Loss | 9/21/1998 | See Source »

...What you respect about Weld is his intelligence," Williams said. "He has a great wit, even if you don't agree with him. With Cellucci, I have the hard time recognizing the core...

Author: By Georgia N. Alexakis, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Candidates Garner Harvard Donations | 9/15/1998 | See Source »

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