| 单词 | affable |
| 例句 | Hardy, trim, and darker toned than his wife, in disposition still the affable bartender, Jim Link mans the beer cooler at holiday parties at the Medlock Bridge clubhouse. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z His hair, a brown-and-gray mash-up, was shortish and scruffy in a way that might seem hip on someone half his age but gave him the look of an affable academic. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z An affable Victorian gentleman, Franklin was said to be a good-natured bumbler, dogged and clueless, with the naive ideals of a child and a disdain for acquiring backcountry skills. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z The gangly white kid with rural roots was affable and intelligent, and it wasn’t long before he was voted vice president of the Corps. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Bast’s normally affable expression sharpened into a glare. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Tom is affable and good-natured right up until the moment the whiskey he’s tippling from a flask in the pocket of his father’s too-big suit coat makes him drunk. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Just once, I’d like her to be even the slightest bit affable. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Yet Franklin fit neither model: she was neither affable housewife nor cauldron-stirrer in a boiled wool robe, neither Madonna nor witch. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Omar Faisal was chubby, dark, had dimpled cheeks, black button eyes, and an affable, gap-toothed smile. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z But, as of old, his smooth face fairly shone with affable ease. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Other than that, he had those same narrow green eyes, that scar on his upper lip, that round face, that affable smile. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, it’s a new plot, and pretty well worked up—language good, and so on,” was Mr. Dashwood’s affable reply. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z At last this affable group bade me farewell. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He still looked affable and relaxed, though not quite as loopy as before. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z One of the people working with Rutherford was a mild and affable young Dane named Niels Bohr. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z He is a little guy, affable, who still spends weekends coaching youth soccer. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z The enigma then was explained: this affable and kind little widow was no great dame; but a dependent like myself. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z “Yes, ma’am, that he was indeed; and his son will be just like him—just as affable to the poor.” Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z “Some do that,” she says, her tone almost affable now, though distanced; it’s as if we’re considering a choice of nail polish. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Even Polly seemed impressed, for he called her a good girl, blessed her buttons, and begged her to “come and take a walk, dear”, in his most affable tone. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z When he took his place at the dining table, calm, affable, utterly certain, a crisis in the kitchen became no more than a humorous sketch; without him, it was a drama that clutched the heart. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z His officers wrote of their regret that they had lost “such an excellent Commander, such a sincere Friend, and so affable a Companion.” George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z But those first nine expeditions embarked for Tibet from Darjeeling, where many Sherpas had emigrated, and where they had developed a reputation among the resident colonialists for being hardworking, affable, and intelligent. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z We found the owner anxious and affable; Serjeant Clippinger paid him a small requisite sum for his livestock and an excellent supply of grain. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z He even got me a dog, an affable, cinnamon-colored shepherd mutt we called Rex. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Here, it said, wearing a kid grin, was a very personable character, clean-cut, affable, a fellow any man might trust to shave him. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z A writer for Chicago magazine described Barack as “a tall, affable workaholic,” suggesting that he should someday run for office, an idea that he simply shrugged off. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Gone was the affable smile, the playful look in his eyes. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Tomard was a solid man,- affable, loyal, tireless, capable in a limited way, but he was near fifty, and even in his youth he had never been energetic. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z His rapid-fire, unmistakably New York conversational style is slightly less manic than it once was, a tad more patient; his characteristic manner now is one of affable enthusiasm, like a hip priest. 2010-02-06T04:17:00Z Then, crossing a bridge above the river’s crystalline waters, Mr. Ruffalo the affable neighbor suddenly metamorphosed into the other Mr. Ruffalo: the celebrity figure for the movement against natural gas drilling in New York State. Mark Ruffalo, Actor, Embraces Anti-Fracking Role 2011-12-02T22:58:40Z There’s a moment in the “Serial” finale when Adnan’s generally affable tone hitches a bit. “Serial”s beautiful ending: How the final episode struck the perfect note 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z “Their work is wry, gently subversive and affable — perhaps all are British qualities,” Ms. Lilley said. This Fall, London is Awash in Sculpture 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Gilligan himself confirmed as much with Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul, in which affable Jimmy McGill follows a similar trajectory to Walt, as he morally morphs into the shyster lawyer Saul Goodman. Skyler White: the underdog who set the template for TV's antiheroine 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z But the real spotlight was on Fain, a sunny and affable player who poured himself into the “Grand Duo,” in particular, along with the accomplished pianist Michael Boriskin. PostClassical Ensemble shows a new side of Lou Harrison 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z Although the orchestra sounded a little scrappy around the edges, it followed Brown’s emphatic, affable conducting with energy. Review | The small Opera Lafayette proves its mettle, pulling off its first Handel 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z But in person Hill, who first came to Seattle in 1985 to found Cornish College of the Arts' video program, is affable, open and droll. A stroll with sound/video artist Gary Hill through his new show 2012-05-02T22:15:08Z The project was revealed to the Hollywood Reporter on Friday afternoon, and will see the actor Billy Magnussen reprise his role as the affable, goofy Prince Anders. Disney under fire over Aladdin spin-off starring minor white character 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z An often affable screen presence, he spends much of the movie in a chair on the spaceship pursing his lips and watering his eyes. Movie Review: ‘After Earth,’ Starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith 2013-05-30T21:48:08Z Philip is more of an affable house cat. ArtsBeat: ‘The Americans’ Recap: Philip, the Platinum Spy 2014-03-27T03:00:55Z And his conversational manner is much more casual, more affable, than his reputation as a hermetic perfectionist would suggest. ‘Kubrick by Kubrick’ Review: Stanley Plays Himself 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Berra was no dummy, despite his affable humor and goofy name. 'It ain't over till it's over' and other lessons from Chairman Yogi Berra 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z And though it is nominally a box, it is hardly square in the figurative sense, which cannot be said of this affable show as a whole. Review: Thinking Outside (and Inside) B.F. Skinner’s Box 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z The tension between them began after Shafer, an affable Columbia University researcher, told jurors on Oct. Professors' views on Jackson death create rift 2011-10-31T10:01:04Z From the beginning of the drama, her affable and genteel demeanor hides a thinly concealed ferocity and strength of character. On German Stages, Women Take Control 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The brightest star is Tom Bennett, whose affable but extraordinarily stupid Sir James Martin is a comic creation that makes you giggle even at the distant memory. The 50 best films of 2016 in the US: No 7 Love & Friendship 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z In his stand-up, he’s known for his ability to play to all audiences with an affable blend of political, social, and personal material. Comedy Listings for Nov. 27-Dec. 3 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z The reasons for Mr. Pride’s appeal were undeniable: a resonant baritone voice, an innate ear for melody, an affable demeanor and camera-friendly good looks. Charley Pride, Country Music’s First Black Superstar, Dies at 86 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z "When you buy a bottle of whiskey, you buy a hell of a lot more than liquor in a bottle," said the affable, mustached MacLean, who is passionate on the subject of his favorite beverage. Loach's whiskey expert brings Scotland to Cannes 2012-05-23T17:16:04Z The captain of the tugboat was Kuupik Kleist, the former Prime Minister of Greenland, an affable man in his late fifties who was born and raised north of Nuuk. The Artist Who Is Bringing Icebergs to Paris 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z The first time, an affable bartender whisked it away, and replaced it with apologies and a fresh pour. Just in time for Oktoberfest: A ‘chic’ Ballston beer hall for the masses 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Taylor, despite the drama, remains the relentlessly affable, eager-to-please charmer who rose so absurdly quickly through the ranks of staffers in Washington. Miles Taylor spoke out against Trump as ‘Anonymous.’ Now he’s gone public and is hiding out. 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z The professional in question is Michael Phan, a handsome, affable male escort who prides himself on leaving his clients satisfied and never seeing them again. Sarah MacLean picks the best romance novels to read this month 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z The camaraderie between her and the group — cool, good-humored, no-nonsense — left an affable impression. Review: ‘Twyla Tharp and Three Dances’ Lends a Look of Sensuous Improvisation 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Cruise’s affable, relaxed performance here suggests why. ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ and the Bliss of the Hyper-Human Tom Cruise 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z Munn, an affable man of 57, has long been a stalwart of Sudbury amateur dramatics; he still harbours ambitions of moving to Colchester, "just for the buzz". Michael Munn: the celebrity biographer reveals all 2010-07-24T23:05:00Z It’s playful and thoughtful, informed by the director’s affable, patient, slightly worried demeanor. Review: In ‘Taxi,’ a Filmmaker Pushes Against Iranian Censorship From Behind the Wheel 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Ten more affable guys you couldn't hope to meet. Chase the Dream; Tales of Beatrix Potter ? review 2010-12-26T00:05:16Z Intense, gifted and affable in a hale-fellow-well-met kind of way, Branagh has gifts that work well on the stage, but work far less well on film. Kenneth Branagh: The star who forgot how to shine 2011-03-31T20:31:01Z The tightrope walk between artist and showman sometimes draws the affable Elling into stagey joshing with the crowd before the spine has stopped tingling from the song he has just delivered. Kurt Elling – review 2013-04-17T16:32:34Z Guided by an affable and knowledgeable Keanu Reeves, viewers are escorted onto sets and into editing bays, shown clips both esoteric and familiar, and invited to examine a lot of cool hardware. Movie Review: ‘Side by Side’ With Keanu Reeves Charts Filmmaking Advances 2012-08-30T22:01:06Z A laconic presence on “Justified,” Mr. Olyphant is affable in person and projects less a lawman swagger than the ease of a former athlete; he swam competitively at the University of Southern California. Television: Timothy Olyphant in Elmore Leonard?s ?Justified? on FX 2012-01-05T12:00:00Z The viewer has the sense of watching a slot machine by way of an interior surveillance camera, while led by the affable narration of a customer-service professional. Watching Lottery Drawings in an Age of Plutocracy 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z He is approachable, affable and, on the early Saturday morning of this interview, punctual, even though he did a quick turnaround from a late-night store appearance. Tommy Hilfiger embraces the buzz of pop culture 2010-10-19T20:02:00Z She is an affable, uninhibited performer, whether as narrator or as the mysterious stranger, peddling the fable to us via enchanting lyrics and flourishes of humor. ‘Where We Stand’ Review: Gifts are Given, but at What Cost? 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z Miller's enthusiasm is infectious, and he writes like many of his characters: affable, chirpy and charming. Ignorance by Stuart Firestein; It's Not Rocket Science by Ben Miller – review 2012-07-19T10:00:04Z Lee meets Glen Gondo, the affable Sushi King of Texas, whose empire not only comprises Japanese food but bastardized takes on other Asian cuisines as well. Chinese Food and the Joy of Inauthentic Cooking 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z In a tiny, ramshackle classroom, seven of us students listened to our affable, heavily tattooed instructor, Charlie Mirisola, explain the differences between various types of knives, and the proper way to hold and sharpen them. Will.i.amsburg 2013-05-01T22:16:49Z Yotam Haber, the evening’s affable host, got right to this issue of musical identity in his introduction. Review: New York Philharmonic Explores Israeli Musical Identity 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z But the affable Mr. Tarr was disappointed to learn of the demise of a typical stop on his world travels: the Mars Bar in the East Village, which closed last year. Bela Tarr Says ?The Turin Horse? Is His Last Movie 2012-02-03T19:43:56Z Poised and affable on TV and in an interview with The Associated Press, she doesn’t seem the gloating type. ‘Jeopardy!’ champ hits $1 million; talks fame, trans rights 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Through it all Scott Aukerman is the affable and unflappable master of ceremonies, culling unpredictable performances from a menagerie of comedians and actors. Arts & Leisure: ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Scott Aukerman 2012-05-30T15:31:35Z Mumford & Sons are affable, polite and committed, and the power of their music to both sell by the bucket-load and transport crowds of people when they play live is undeniable. Mumford & Sons: sound of the summer 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z Wilmore is more of a behind-the-scenes TV writer or an affable late-night anchor than a stand-up comedian delivering a monologue, so it will be a bit of a change of scene for him. Larry Wilmore goes to Washington: On roasting Beltway egos, Obama’s final year, and why Donald Trump is so dangerous 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z For 10 minutes, the affable Mr. Valmorbida regaled the man with stories of the artist, waving his hands in the air, his body rocking with restless energy. Young Gallerists Are Transforming New York?s Art Scene 2011-09-30T21:57:32Z He was so warm and affable that he touched our hearts. Eddie the Eagle: ‘I was probably closer to the ostrich’ 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z He was affable, not belligerent at all, and, it seemed, genuinely puzzled. In Transit: Traveling by Bike, Practically Speaking 2011-08-08T16:44:06Z This eagerly affable woman seems to crawl through life in a defensive slump, glancing anxiously over her shoulder. Review: ‘Do You Feel Anger’ Plumbs the Depths of Office Humor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z It allowed the show to portray him as affable and harmless, someone who would insert the word “yuge” into the Constitution if elected. “SNL” normalized Casey Affleck: A year after Trump, letting another sexual abuser host sends a bad message to women 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Julianne Moore occupies a rare Hollywood sweet spot: roundly admired for her talent and range, while managing to be charming and affable at every turn. Oscars 2015: The Carpetbagger's Predictions 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z With his thick mustache and thicker accent, Recine, 69, looks more like the affable proprietor of an Italian restaurant — which he was for 30 years, most recently operating the now-shuttered Primi Piatti next door. These Washington power players transform themselves into magicians one night a month 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z Both offered Liverman an early showcase for his affable presence onstage and the elasticity of his instrument. Review | At Kennedy Center recital, baritone Will Liverman is a voice for this historic moment 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z Asked to define the difference between a fizz and spritz, he takes a delightful foray into the wisdom of a 19th century bartender’s manual, exemplifying the show’s affable blend of passion and curiosity. 7 Podcasts to Serve Shaken or Stirred 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock Dressed in runners, a grey T-shirt and sweater, and a hint of lipstick, Morissette is chatty and affable, laughing easily. Alanis Morissette: from queen of alt rock to Guardian advice columnist 2016-01-09T05:00:00Z Unlike the stone-faced doctor who introduces the movie, he’s laidback and affable, with a streak of blond left in his long grey hair. 'Banned in 46 countries' – is Faces of Death the most shocking film ever? 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z “Any affable stranger who makes friendly offers is very likely to attempt to swindle you as soon as he can get into your confidence. Mind your own business,” he wrote. New York’s long history of police brutality: “Necessary force” goes all the way back to the beginning of the NYPD 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Tod Lippy, the magazine’s affable founder and editor, is a one-man masthead, conceiving and executing every issue with assistance only from interns who get paid in lifetime subscriptions. | The Independent Journal Esopus, Still Going Strong After a Decade of Publishing 2013-12-27T21:16:27Z Kris soon wins Susan and her mother over with his charming and affable personality. "Miracle on 34th Street" reminds us that home ownership was once an elusive dream for many Americans 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z Documentary portraits of this type often incorporate testimonials from affable, encouraging experts who smilingly help burnish the subject’s reputation. Review: The Incomplete Vision of ‘Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer’ 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z Callous movie and television mothers bring in lawyers in divorce and custody cases to act as blunt instruments against their negligent — but always affable –husbands. Jill Abramson was right to get a lawyer: “Pushy” women get paid 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z This man is so affable, so grounded, so gentlemanly that he achieves a kind of blank passivity. ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ Review: Stripping Down to Bare Essentials 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The affable, China-born psychiatrist has plowed ahead with MRT for PTSD, autism and other disorders despite limited evidence that it works. ‘Brain zapping’: An experimental treatment for PTSD that war veterans say has changed their lives 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z The affable host teased and mussed up Trump’s hair instead of asking real, hard-hitting questions. Seth Meyers needed to find his place in late night. Then Donald Trump ran for president. 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z Stephens, who is as charming and affable in person as he is on screen, has just published “Required Reading,” a compelling book that describes his experiences as an out, black actor in the industry. “Being black and gay in America both come with heavy doses of self-loathing”: Actor Darryl Stephens opens up about typecasting, visibility and telling his own story 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Markle has an affable podcasting presence, but her approach isn't unique in this space. "Archetypes": Meghan Markle would like to have a word, but the media circus won't hear it 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Best of all, though, is the Fiasco mien, which favors a giddy, affable, let’s-put-on-a-show quality. ‘The Knight of the Burning Pestle’ Review: Wielding His Trusty Kitchen Tools 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z That or just an affable author and very good sport. Scene City: At the East Hampton Library Authors Night 2012-08-15T21:28:02Z The vibe is affable, inclusive and egalitarian; the performer singing lead might call on another player for an improvised solo, but grandstanding is mostly unheard of. From City Folk, Toe-Tapping Country Sounds 2011-02-24T21:28:59Z I can testify from our only meeting that the affable, manly good manners that he shows modestly onstage are abundantly evident offstage. Jonathan Stafford Bids Farewell to City Ballet 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z It’s a smart use of the always affable Buck, acknowledging that his dancing is on another level. Review: From Lil Buck, History and a Chance to Flash Some Brilliance 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z One gets the impression these affable gents would drive 700 miles for the privilege of playing a dive bar and accept two six-packs and a few spare cigarettes in return for their labor. Lollapalooza Day 2: Chief Keef, Frank Ocean, Chili Peppers and an evacuation 2012-08-05T07:02:00Z He’s affable, wry and knowledgeable about local lore. 10 top tips from our Los Angeles correspondent 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z “I’m not horrible or unfriendly. But I’m my own person and I think sometimes people think ‘affable’ is going to mean ‘doormat’ or ‘just grateful all the time for any attention’ – and I’m not. Martin Freeman: 'I’m not horrible or unfriendly. But I’m my own person' 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Both are ominous portents that set up the interview’s second surprise: today, Bale is affable, chatty, relaxed. Christian Bale: 'I was asked to do a romantic comedy. I thought they’d lost their minds' 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z The Carmichael footage, which was broadcast in Sweden that year, offered an affable, intimate contrast to the furious pundit usually seen in the American news media. ?The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975,? Temperate Militants 2011-09-02T19:13:02Z So watching Chidi is like looking at my affable yet vexed reflection. On ‘The Good Place,’ Chidi Redefines the Black Nerd 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z You are here: | At the other end of the phone, Riccardo Muti sounded relaxed and affable, like a man on top of the world. Muti talks about health, CSO return 2010-12-15T22:52:00Z The proprietor, a scruffy but affable fellow, stands at the table and tells you what he has available. An Adriatic Feast on the Italian Coast 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z He was more affable and voluble over lunch, offering anecdotes about his time in the Royal Air Force in 1944 and his Islington childhood. My geriatric “catfishing” cautionary tale 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Think of it as champagne’s affable, casual cousin — Dockers, rather than Brooks Brothers. Here’s what you need to know about champagne (and other sparkling wines) before you buy 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Chiang, in his precise and affable way, questioned my idea that his stories were “about” knowledge. Ted Chiang’s Soulful Science Fiction 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z Andre is affable and loquacious, given to bald statements about flaws in his makeup. Carl Andre: 'I'm a hopeless drawer – and a terrible painter' 2013-01-23T19:00:01Z Local man McFadden, whose volume of 99 "irreverent" poems was praised by judges for its "arch yet affable tone", cited his daughter, Jennifer, as the inspiration for his collection. Palestinian poet wins Griffin Prize 2013-06-14T11:35:06Z Eying those boots, Matthew, a tweedily affable sales associate, confided, “We haven’t sold them yet.” Critical Shopper: Critical Shopper - Brian Atwood on Madison Avenue 2012-11-13T20:43:57Z Sam, the plucky protagonist of the affable family film “Luck,” has had a lifetime’s supply of bad breaks. ‘Luck’ Review: Bad Day at the Fortune Factory 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Until recently, the affable, laid-back author had been mostly preoccupied with her work as a television executive, taking care of her two teenage sons and doing mundane house chores. Hundreds flock to meet '50 Shades of Grey' author 2012-04-30T01:09:08Z On that score, once you elide the ending, “Wonder Woman” rates pretty highly, thanks to the efforts of Gadot, Jenkins, the affable Pine, and others. Top Ten Things About Wonder Woman 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Love doesn’t exactly reinvent the genre – its female lead is the typical wild child, her counterpart an affable nerd – but it still contains threads of truth among its many contrivances. From Veep to House of Cards: what to expect from TV shows ending in 2018 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z My favorite meal in Suriname, though, was from a Creole restaurant in the back of Paramaribo’s central market, run by an extraordinarily affable man named Wendel Plak. Armadillo to Açaí: Flavors of a World Cup Journey 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z That tension is contained in the life of the novel’s affable hero, Ray Carney. Review | With ‘Harlem Shuffle,’ Colson Whitehead proves once again that he’s a master of reinvention 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z The women of Fox News had to maintain a good relationship with “Roger” to remain employed, and the women of morning television must have an affable rapport with their co-hosts to hold onto their seats. The Sexual Predator’s TV Wife 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z The Escape Campervans office, hidden in a fountain courtyard, was a closet-size room stacked with camping gear and staffed by an affable South African expat named Leon. The Florida Keys by Camper Van, With Baby 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z The Garrison, thegarrison.co.uk, is an affable old gastropub, offering the likes of potted stilton and bouillabaisse. Bermondsey Bites: Hip New Eat Streets Emerge in London 2011-12-01T14:10:00Z Josh is an affable extrovert, and, against steep odds, Mr. Gilman makes him quite charming. Review: Andrea McArdle and Kip Gilman Puzzle Out Love in ‘2 Across’ 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z “To me these women are not Halloween characters,” says the affable Cohenour, a Broadway regular when she’s not home in Gig Harbor. ‘Grey Gardens’ the musical coming to ACT Theatre 2013-03-14T20:59:07Z In his informative, expansive and affable introduction, Weiner credits the development of Sachs’s poetic voice to her translation work, her absorption of modernist techniques and the horror of the times. Best Known as a Holocaust Poet, Nelly Sachs Deserves Another Look 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z “Welcome to the Rock,” the vibrant opening song, introduces the evening’s affable vibe and preference for ensemble numbers; the score comes across as a bonding exercise. Review | It’s been 18 years since 9/11, but ‘Come From Away’ will still bring you to tears 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z As she recounted this triumph and the many pitfalls that preceded it, her pensive expression often broke into an affable smile, cheerful laughter even. She Never Dreamed of Acting. Now She’s an Oscar Nominee for ‘Minari.’ 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z "Mr. Nice" is an affable throwback to those guilt-free days when hippie drug dealers radiated the glamorous aura of avant-garde heroes risking prison to spread the doctrine of liberation through cannabis. 'Mr. Nice': Reliving a drug dealer's halcyon days 2011-09-01T19:14:07Z “Mr. Nice” is an affable throwback to those guilt-free days when hippie drug dealers radiated the glamorous aura of avant-garde heroes risking prison to spread the doctrine of liberation through cannabis. | 'Mr. Nice': Reliving a Drug Dealer?s Halcyon Days 2011-06-02T21:47:04Z There is no one like Charlie Higson's character Johnny, the affable landscape painter, for stripping back comedy to its original purpose: distracting us from death. The Fast Show returns! Here are six of the best sketches 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z In these compelling interviews, granted when Duchamp was over 80, the artist presents himself as drily affable, charmingly open and utterly inscrutable. Michael Bracewell's top 10 art books 2012-06-06T10:35:15Z Yes, it’s that Einstein, whom Bloch portrays as an affable genius who stashes Swiss chocolates in his end tables and declares, “We humans are shtoopid enough!” Review | Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson were good friends. But a new play at Ford’s Theatre only scratches the surface. 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Bateman can be just unsettling enough to give him the aura of a guilty party, but at the same time affable enough to create doubt around that guilt. Bate-and-switch: how Jason Bateman learned to embrace his dark side 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Other times, he would be lovely and affable and completely sober. My secret life as a high-functioning drug user 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z As he relayed this information, Mosse, who has boyish dimples and an affable manner, did not try to dramatize it, or impress me with its gravity. The Terrible Beauty of Richard Mosse’s Portrait of the Amazon 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Powell sings to each chorine with affable leers, arm squeezes and a suggestive tug of his bow tie. Escape With Me Into the Trippy World of 1930s Musicals 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z “They were cut off like people on a desert island,” said Mr. Osborne, who retains an affable courtliness off camera. Robert Osborne Is the Face of TCM 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z Mr. Peterson is generally affable and chatty, however badly things are going, and sometimes he puffs on a pipe or sips red wine as he discusses various bizarre and humbling situations. ‘The Staircase’ on Netflix Revisits a Genre-Defining Trial 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Then there's Jason Cook, an affable 30-something Geordie who's playing the Stand this month, but whose more regular haunts are places such as the Hyena in Newcastle or Manchester's Frog and Bucket. An Edinburgh comedy judge's diary: good old-fashioned standup 2010-08-16T09:58:00Z But while the baritone Christopher Purves sounds firm, he is far too blandly affable as the misanthropic yet magnetic Disney. Music Review: ‘The Perfect American,’ by Philip Glass, at Teatro Real 2013-02-01T16:17:23Z Evans uses his affable, unassuming approach to his advantage, with his deep-cut questions disarming guests, as the wings set them ablaze. ‘Hot Ones’ Was a Slow Burn All Along 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z There Andrew and I met a young Frenchwoman studying food cultures at N.Y.U. and an affable tech professional who brought his sister who was visiting from India. The App That Came to Dinner, Helping People Socialize IRL 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z At 29, he is affable company, quick to laugh, but he prefers the birds to keep their distance. Meet Four Theater Artists to Watch This Fall 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z She nonetheless found him to be “down-to-earth and affable.” Andrea Constand writes of Cosby trial, #MeToo in new memoir 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z I promise, you don’t look like an affable surfer guy. Dating lessons to be learned from the Bachelorette season premiere 2014-05-20T04:00:00Z It's hard not to love affable and wise Kenny as he narrates the story of his hilarious family. Kathryn Erskine's top 10 first person narratives 2012-02-09T12:13:49Z He was always affable but also very private and he never gave much away: those of us who worked with him were allowed to know little of the inner man. Robin Thornber obituary 2010-12-12T18:08:00Z With his affable manner and room-commanding swagger, he seems to be on a first-name basis with every waiter, bartender and door guy in town. At Sundance, Rubbing Shoulders With A-Listers, for a Price 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z She’s slightly out of his league and just exotic enough to appeal to an affable Southerner dazzled by mohawks, literary theory and strident political protests. ‘No. 4 Imperial Lane’: A powerful elegy for lost love and lost empire 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z Then there is the man himself: tall, skinny and soft-spoken, but vastly more affable and kindly than the surly beings who spring from his pen. Daniel Clowes?s Retrospective at the Oakland Museum 2012-03-30T13:43:38Z She is affable and direct, with little filter. Amy Dunne on her lonely, harrowing abortion fight: 'I was told I would be done for murder' 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z Ms. Headland is far more affable and socially adept than her characters. Look Out! Playwright Leslye Headland Has Her Eye on You 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Firth, whom The Boston Globe, in a 2002 profile, called “debonair, affable, intelligent and sometimes cheerfully profane,” never planned to become a Stradivari of sticks. Vic Firth, Who Gave Drummers Their Sticks, Dies at 85 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z The Chicago-bred singer was in an affable mood, poking fun at himself after singing "Six O'Clock News" for "killing off the lead characters" in all his early songs. Americana master John Prine at Ste. Michelle 2011-09-10T17:32:04Z After meeting the affable fellow actor, Stamos decided, “I’m going to treat people the way he treats me.” Under the Leather Jackets: Anxiety, Bravado and the Keys to TV Stardom 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z And Smith, who was raised in the District and Augusta, Ga., remained affable the entire way, that dulcet roar bouncing throughout the historic venue. Alice Smith wows at Howard Theatre De Niro abruptly resumes his affable persona and says goodbye; he and Pacino are swiftly escorted out. Robert De Niro and Al Pacino: 'We’re not doing this ever again' 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z With numerous tattoos hinting at his punk past and an affable manner, Mr. Stankovich, 38, is one part Jello Biafra and one part Sam Malone. An Ex-Punk Mixes Drinks at Brooklyn’s Alameda Bistro 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z He might look like an affable, faintly geezerish young man, but underneath Jon Richardson's everyman appearance lies a much more complex personality. This week's new comedy 2011-03-19T00:06:49Z She said he was “ a friendly, affable guy. He’s the friend who always wants to help you move.” Buckeyes Through and Through 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z He described her as “affable, decisive and empathetic” and said that she “knows how to set challenges for herself.” A Woman Now Leads the Vatican Museums. And She’s Shaking Things Up. 2017-12-24T05:00:00Z In fact, Mr. Kleeman, an affable Midwesterner from suburban Chicago, was known to his many friends as a man who never swore. Love Sets Sail, Come Rain or Come Shine 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Far from being something out of nightmares, she seems positively kindly and affable. Davidson Galleries: Artists play mind games using sharp skills 2012-07-18T18:52:03Z On crowded nights, guests shoulder for space at the long bar, fill up the circular booths and turn the adjoining dance floor into an affable mosh pit. Red Egg, a New Dance Spot in Chinatown ? Bo?te 2012-01-04T22:26:00Z Nevertheless, “All the Rage” overrides most of its shortcomings by keeping a breezy tone and by showing Dr. Sarno to be a convincing speaker, as well as an affable and somewhat crusty character. Review: ‘All the Rage’ Explores the Mind-Body Connection 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z Despite the occasional laboured gag, it's an affable enough debut, deserving a wider audience than this post-watershed slot is likely to attract. TV highlights 27/08/2012 2012-08-26T18:59:01Z The couple’s romantic banter in this scene is cute if somewhat corny but it’s hard not to be amused by the affable performers. Gotta Dance: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone manage to live up to the hype in Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z But Cohen's ruthless streak, hidden behind an affable exterior, drew the wrath of several of his charges. Herb Cohen obituary 2010-04-01T17:46:00Z He’s affable and lively, with an animated face and effortless charm. Never buy off-brand Silly String and other lessons from mascot boot camp 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z In an interview in Manhattan last month, fresh off a plane from London, he proved an affable and erudite conversationalist. Film: The Gang That Couldn?t Bomb Straight 2010-10-23T16:08:00Z The charged give-and-take between Langs’s good-hearted but sometimes prickly May and Van Meter’s affable Raleigh is the heart of the story. Review | The familial irritation in ‘Gulf View Drive’ is likely to strike a chord with every viewer 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z In person he's affable, unassuming, full of opinions about acting on the contemporary screen but free of the cravat-fiddling airs of a luvvie. Joe Dempsie: 'There's been a parting of the ways between actors and celebrities' 2012-08-24T23:05:00Z He’s an affable if mordant raconteur, and his concerts can feel like a kind of seminar in themselves. 13 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Equine fun and games are promised, so let's hope the affable host manages to cajole a pair of guests into a pantomime horse costume. TV highlights 05/04/2013 2013-04-05T06:00:02Z An online documentary, The Way I Tend to Be, tries hard to defuse the row by reminding everyone what an affable, hard-working musician Turner is. Frank Turner – review 2013-04-19T15:00:03Z He speaks with such affable authority that resistance is futile. Perspective | An app can help introduce newbies to the garden. But the real rewards are in the dirt. 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z From "Veep" to "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," the affable actor has built a healthy niche body of work playing that arrogant, entitled, difficult guy bent on making everybody else's life a living hell. "Maisel" and "Veep" star Reid Scott on why he loves playing "the bully types" 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The balloon, dubbed Snaggletooth for the jagged line that overlaid its colorful stripes, was owned and piloted by Richard Schmidt, a quiet, affable man with gray hair and a mustache. Telluride beyond the slopes: The Colorado town’s hidden assets by hot-air balloon 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z For many, his portrayal of the character - an outwardly affable and highly articulate individual capable of chilling cruelty and ruthlessness - was the highlight of Tarantino's revisionist World War Two saga. Waltz: From Nazi Basterd to Zero hero 2014-03-14T06:33:14Z Seated in a rolling office chair, Daniel exudes a smart yet affable nature, and a passion for music. Britt Daniel: “Buying records in record stores is cool!” 2014-07-13T04:00:00Z The affable Power is patently genuinely moved by the crowd's fervent response, and Cast have their moments – Guiding Star and Alright remain giddily uplifting six-string anthems. Cast ? review 2010-12-06T22:45:00Z Speaking of jolly, Nashville locals ranked as some of the most affable people in the U.S. These Are America's Quirkiest Cities 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z A drawing of the affable proprietor, depicted in superhero getup as “Captain Corner” hangs in the store. Story near end for Grand Rapids comic shop owners 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z And while readers admitted to being a little intimidated by the city’s motorcycle traffic, they still found the locals, when stationary, quite affable. These Are the 10 Best Cities in Asia 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z “His affable, calm, steady hand, it set me at ease.” ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Celebrates a Life With Tears and Jokes 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Tall and thin, with a bumbling, affable manner, Mr. Legault was the kind of Wilde Boy who drew interested gazes from other attendees. Rhyme or Reason: Alex Dimitrov?s Wilde Boys Salon, for Poetry or Maybe a Hot Date 2011-11-02T23:03:56Z Mr. Guterson whiffs whenever he foists one-liner situations or dramatic developments on his game actors, but their affable bantering helps make up for their limited range. Movie Listings for Jan. 31-Feb. 6 2014-01-30T23:45:15Z Like Blair, who for a time was viewed by sections of the press as an affable but ineffectual leader – who now remembers the supreme manipulator being mocked as "Bambi"? Ed: The Milibands and the Making of a Labour Leader by Mehdi Hasan and James Macintyre - review 2011-07-15T21:55:11Z But it still seems a major act of dawdling for director Nicholas Stoller to take 123 minutes to get to the end credits of this affable but uneven romantic comedy. The Five-Year Engagement Feels That Long 2012-04-26T10:45:58Z Led by its affable artistic director and founder, Neil Ieremia, who delivered speeches from the stage, the ensemble was formed in 1995 and is admired for blending traditional and contemporary dance. Review: Black Grace Dances Out a Different Kind of Buzz 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Offscreen, Cube is affable and relaxed, while Hart tends towards the intense, focusing intently on questions directed at him, texting feverishly when not being addressed. Ice Cube and Kevin Hart: ‘Hollywood is realising that black people go to movies’ 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z And the presence of the estimable Donal Logue, playing an affable sheriff with a nasty secret, only made me more mournful for the cancellation of his excellent television show, “Terriers.” | 'Shark Night 3D': ?Shark Night 3D,? Directed by David R. Ellis - Review 2011-09-02T23:33:13Z Mr. Besson said in a telephone interview in affable, accented English that required some explanation. Scarlett Johansson Gets Superpowers in Luc Besson’s ‘Lucy’ 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Robert Spaly, the eldest son of Oscar, told Fox News his father was “the most affable and enjoyable person,” while the family grew up. Uncovered love letter recordings from World War II vets 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Newman's affable voice singing about the underworld remains one of my favorite reimaginings of the classic tale. Who should play Lucifer? 2011-05-06T13:15:00Z But the piece rambled along, as did the Hong Kong Ballet — affable enough — in Jorma Elo’s bland and hurried “Shape of Glow.” Dabbling in Provocation at the Fall for Dance Festival 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z He talks as he dances: affable, youthful, generous, not completely in control of all his effects but always appealingly personable. Dance Review: A Way With Balanchine (and With a Talking Dancer, Too) 2010-09-17T22:28:00Z “There’s this image of struggle and contradiction I’m interested in,” said the affable, rangy 64-year-old artist, during a walk last month along part of the crawl route. Pope.L’s Group Crawl: Protest, Pathos, Provocation 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z “Separately,” he points out, an affable glint of Kentucky still in his voice. Where does music end and poetry begin? David Grubbs wrote his first poem to find out 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z This affable, thought-provoking show from the TED Collective takes an empirical approach to one of the most subjective areas of all: normalcy. 6 Advice Podcasts to Navigate the Weirdness of Daily Life 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Among us was an affable 40-year-old Swiss-German man, who had had a stroke decades ago that left his legs virtually useless; scuba enabled him to experience the extraordinary freedom that water confers. Scuba Diving in Thailand: A Balancing Act 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Somehow your affable host, Govann, has squeezed more than 500 international beers and ciders, countless spirits and a sizable collection of wines into a space no bigger than the average sitting room. Favourite hidden spots in Europe: readers’ travel tips 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z An affable entertainer, he’s best when he applies the brakes and motions to the audience, modulating his tone and showcasing his lively impressions and hammy expressions. Review: ‘Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo’ Offers Stand-Up Comedy Without the Standing 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Alda has often portrayed affable, nice guys on screen, which he says often comes from the script. SAG honoree Alan Alda keeps using acting to make an impact 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z The affable artist is often available to explain the inspiration for his varied works, including a modern pipe design that was presented this year at the prestigious Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. 36 Hours: Lake Como, Italy 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Rosini has an affable voice, and a novel doesn't need much action to be powerful, but if you're writing an introspective book, it's wise to keep it succinct. The Story of My Purity by Francesco Pacifico – review 2013-04-24T10:00:01Z From his perch as affable sidekick, René serves as witness, spy and confessor. Salman Rushdie launches a novelistic attack on Trump 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Kit is even more sunnily superficial, a perverse throwback to that standard Western-movie hero, “the affable man with the gun.” Review | Films that offer a surprising reflection of U.S. foreign policy 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z Paul Rudd takes his affable, childlike charm to the extreme with Bobby Newport, who’s led such a rich and spoiled life that he decided to run for Pawnee City Council out of boredom. These Are the 25 Best Minor Characters on 'Parks and Recreation' 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z He's affable but very cagey, and thus 100% believable as a gifted politician. "The Killing": A murder mystery with brains and soul 2011-03-31T12:32:00Z Despite his ascent in the world of tech, things happen to Cash more often than he makes them happen, and Stanfield plays it with a certain affable bemusement. And the winner probably isn't: this season's 11 overlooked film performances 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z Chip is an unfailingly affable, video-game-playing jock who wouldn’t mind a bit of adventure but, more than that, wants to make Deb happy. Books to Watch Out For: November 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z Dr. Morgan, affable and energetic, was there too, talking in a preconcert panel discussion on Saturday. Critic?s Notebook: Houston?s Jazz Stars, Celebrated in TriBeCa 2011-01-16T22:59:55Z I arrived at the village, as Club Med resorts are called, on a November afternoon in a van carrying one other guest, a blond, affable man from Manhattan. Single in the Caribbean Sun 2012-02-03T19:34:19Z What Jerusha doesn’t know is that Daddy, whose actual name is Jervis Pendleton, isn’t so geriatric after all and that the affable impertinence of her letters has made him fall in love. Review: In ‘Daddy Long Legs,’ an Orphan With a Mysterious Benefactor 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z The original had the affable conscientious dissenter Martin, who risked life and limb for a noble higher purpose. Which "V" reigns supreme? 2010-05-18T19:30:00Z Looking out from under an unruly mop of gray hair, he seemed playfully affable behind his cloth mask. Searching for What Connects Us, Carlo Rovelli Explores Beyond Physics 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The show’s affable educationality reminded me of high school cultural exchange videos in language class. Arts & Leisure: ?All-American Muslim? on TLC: Life in Dearborn, Michigan 2011-11-10T18:31:22Z As in many Sparks films, "the performances never rise above the cloying material, though Eastwood acquits himself best, with an affable charm." 'The Longest Ride': Critics aren't bullish on Nicholas Sparks romance 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Not that there was anything off about Rich, an intelligent, affable guy who simply wasn’t as exciting as his Bumble persona. How My Worst Date Ever Became My Best 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Michael Mellamphy is affable enough as Tim, like a regular about town, but he’s neither as charming nor as menacing as his narration would have us believe. ‘The Smuggler’ Review: A Barman’s Rambling Yarn 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Once, memorably, it even made me cry when it turned out that Spencer Uren, the affable chap I'd been watching, had terminal cancer, dying shortly after the programme was made. Why Come Dine With Me is a gem 2010-06-03T09:40:00Z There is affable talk of pets, gym regimens and work reassignments, all grounded in tedious, quotidian detail. ‘Is This a Room’ Review: Why’d She Blow the Whistle? 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Rakishly handsome, affable and charming, he is a bona fide sex symbol. The new heart-throbs: how Hollywood embraced east Asian actors, from Henry Golding to Simu Liu 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z If Ventura is your eccentric uncle holding forth at a backyard barbecue, then Mark S. Ferrara is your affable liberal professor who is not so secretly known to take a puff or two. Marijuana won big on election night: Four books to help process our new reality 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z When Kevin Bacon first appears in John Logan’s “They/Them” as Owen Whistler, a counselor at a summer gay conversion camp, he exudes an affable, ingratiating charisma that puts the apprehensive campers cautiously at ease. ‘They/Them’ Review: Scared Straight 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z But almost no one will be able to place his album’s affable title song, from the 1955 movie “It’s Always Fair Weather.” Television Review: ?Seth MacFarlane: Swingin? in Concert? on Epix - Review 2011-09-29T21:41:05Z He’s one of the most affable celebrities in Nashville and one of the most unpredictable, cheekier than all his male counterparts put together. Arts & Leisure: Country Boy for the Whole Country 2011-07-07T11:35:08Z It was the first studio visit since the pandemic lockdown in March, and Mr. Crewdson, 57, a stocky, affable man, looked relaxed in a T-shirt and shorts. For Gregory Crewdson, Truth Lurks in the Landscape 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z You’re permitted to embrace Michael’s dexterous approach to Black music and Ridgeley’s affable interpretation of Michael’s blueprint as the way — a way — things could be. ‘Wham!’ Review: They Made It Big, Then Broke Up 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Scott Goff's languid, insinuating flute launched Debussy's immediately recognizable orchestral idyll, which the symphony players delivered in an easygoing, affable manner. Review: Passel of Frenchmen fit into symphony's evening 2010-06-11T18:48:00Z The affable billionaire, who offers guests the best antipasti in town while they admire his latest wares, made that money by knowing his customers well and giving them exactly what they want. In Milan, Taking a Turn in the Spotlight 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z Playful and affable where her alter ego is taciturn and matter-of-fact, she also veers sharply from Benson’s grayscale wardrobe, surrounding herself in color. As ‘SVU’ Makes History, Mariska Hargitay Makes Olivia Benson’s Mission Her Own 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z The affable Edwards, attempting to be a good sport, responds, “How would you sell me the film then?” 7 celebrities who kill press tours: Henry Cavill’s “disaster” interviews could be worse 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z “Casey had a distinctive friendly on-air voice, and he was just as affable and nice if you had the privilege to be in his company. He’ll be greatly missed by all of us.” Kasem was an island of calm in swirl of pop music 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z These six long-running shows are all wholesome and uplifting to varying degrees, and feature affable hosts who start to feel like friends the more you listen. 6 Podcasts to Make You Feel Good 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z He’s also so affable, funny and enthusiastic about movies that he sometimes fails to finish a sentence before shooting off in another direction, and politely, relentlessly contrarian. Arts & Leisure: David Fincher Directs ?Girl With the Dragon Tattoo? 2011-12-07T13:42:28Z For a more wholesomely affable evening on the Strip, try the Brooklyn Bowl in the LINQ, with 32 lanes as well as live music and Blue Ribbon cuisine. These Are the Unfriendliest Cities in America 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z He seems affable enough, and he’s always been such a good friend. Review: To Be or Not to Be? Oh, Who Cares? A Different ‘Hamlet’ 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z It was the kind of affable ribbing that once made Billy Crystal the king of the Oscar M.C.’s. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Is Big Winner at the Oscars 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z The story mirrors Frankel's own journey, so while it's hardly groundbreaking fiction, her affable doppelganger will likely amuse and inspire young female fans. Bethenny Frankel's 'Skinnydipping' makes a splash 2012-05-02T19:16:06Z Last week, Anderson, 68, sounding affable and amused, spoke by phone from an artists’ colony in Brazil. Laurie Anderson keeps experimenting, next with ‘Letters to Jack’ 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z But in conversation Mr. Jefferies, 35, is an affable sort with an easy laugh. | Jim Jefferies: Jim Jefferies, Star of the FX Series ‘Legit’ 2013-01-06T04:59:41Z Obviously, Colbert owes much to Letterman, who made sardonic de rigueur and eventually settled into the role of late-night’s cranky truth-teller in contrast to Leno’s part as sweet and affable uncle. Will Colbert’s truthiness survive the ‘Late Show’ switch? 2014-04-11T21:42:53Z He’s tall and lean, with reddish-brown hair and an affable manner that’s cut now and then with a hint of acid. A Novelist’s Wartime Education 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z In Ms. Queller’s mind, though, she offered nothing more than an affable pat of the hand. They Wrote Their Love Story While Scripting Others 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z That’s a shame, because his learned and affable spirit pervades this show, directed with palpable affection by Charlotte Moore. | 'The Irish . . . and How They Got That Way': A Frank McCourt Revue Is Revived 2010-08-04T21:33:00Z Cullum is just too affable to make a convincing punk – and just as well. Jamie Cullum 2010-05-17T20:30:00Z In conversation Mr. McConaughey was expansive and affable, even “mannerly,” a word he used several times. Matthew McConaughey Shifts Gears 2012-07-06T23:59:02Z They come upon three affable Congolese musicians to whom Jay speaks French. Review: ‘Slow West,’ a Wry Twist on Classic Frontier Fables 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z He brought an affable, unpretentious style to the job, consistent with his own down-to-earth personality and his sense that museums needed to lose some of their stuffiness to attract new audiences. Jan Fontein, Scholar of Asian Art, Is Dead at 89 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z He looked at me with a grin that was equal parts affable and intense. In ‘House of the Dragon,’ Paddy Considine Claims the Crown 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z “I am generally cast as the dependable, affable, loving, friend-wife-girlfriend,” she said. Rashida Jones Writes a New Part for Herself 2012-08-01T15:19:07Z They are the subject of “I Agree to the Terms,” an online presentation from NYU Skirball that is less a play than an affable, informative lecture-demonstration on last-ditch labor — and an implicit criticism of it. Review: In ‘I Agree to the Terms,’ It’s Raining Pennies From Amazon 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The heavy lifting, however, falls to Dorris, whose astonishing performance as Eric continually ricochets among intimidating menace, disarming humor and affable charisma without missing a beat. One black kid, one white kid and the riveting friendship that unfolds onstage in 'Dutch Masters' 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z The person we hired was affable, meticulous, bright and reasonably priced. Child molester for hire 2012-09-05T00:00:00Z Tanned, healthy looking and affable, Doig, 54, is relaxing company, but one senses a restless energy beneath the calm. Peter Doig: the art of the foreign 2013-07-27T21:00:01Z Mr. Simpson is affable but reserved, with a courtly manner that coats a worldview full of skepticism — about himself, and everything else, too. Sturgill Simpson, a Genuine Alternative to Alt Country 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z The charmingly affable Australian launched his philanthropic career as a 12-year-old, when he became a top fundraiser for the Christian aid group World Vision. Enlisting millennials in the fight against global poverty, one electronic music festival at a time To American viewers who largely became aware of Corden when he took over as the “Late Late Show” host in March 2015, he has come to be seen as an aggressively affable star. James Corden Would Rather Not Talk About That Omelet 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z How does the affable 73-year-old Mr. Close, who also manages to work with spinal paralysis, survive so many events full of faces that he knows he should know? Scene City: A Charming Ability to Remember Names 2013-08-13T19:20:49Z Gus was affable and generous and would work to help people to be their best selves and bring them to prosperity. Breaking Bad’s Gustavo Fring Talks About the Series Finale 2013-09-30T22:37:54Z Those values, he said, are personified by the dapper Mr. Osborne, wearing custom suits made by Guffey’s of Atlanta, as he shares his formidable film expertise with an affable charm, free of condescension. Robert Osborne Is the Face of TCM 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z He gave interviews, made promotional appearances on television and was affable for long lines of people at his book signings. John Jakes, Whose Historical Novels Hit the Jackpot, Dies at 90 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Costumed in long shorts, striped socks and a moth-savaged sweater, he was affable, if a little anxious, as he tinkered with an overhead projector at Here Arts Center. Joseph Silovsky Revisits Sacco and Vanzetti 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z But I'm not sure Waterstone really does cross – I suspect he goes straight from affable to apoplectic, and that, it seems clear, is reserved for rather exceptional circumstances. A life in books: Tim Waterstone 2010-09-08T07:00:00Z Mr. Shabazz, affable yet intent, is shown taking fresh shots of high school students as well as veterans and dancers in street parades that neatly symbolize the pageant of life. Movie Review: ‘Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer,’ a New York Portrait 2013-08-02T01:07:23Z They weren’t creepy, sleazy, or ugly; they were affable, well-mannered, and totally inoffensive-looking. Blind dates without algorithms 2013-02-14T15:35:00Z His groundbreaking centerfold in Cosmopolitan, from 1972, in which he stretched out, naked, on a bearskin rug, embodied his affable sensuality. The Friendly, Sexy Stardom of Burt Reynolds 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Delivered with affable passion, Sloan and Harding’s analysis will deepen your appreciation of even the most familiar Top 40 hits. 7 Podcasts for Music Lovers 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Sandoval himself, with his lanky physique and affable presence, sails through a lithe, fluid tap solo. Fall for Dance Review: Some Tap, a Pas de Deux and a Monastic Chorus 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Kerr, who also leads “Second Life,” a podcast about career pivots, is a warm and affable host whose interviews go deeper than many others in the genre. 6 Podcasts for the Fashion-Conscious, and Curious 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z There are no Davies on property the morning we visit, but the affable public relations manager appears with three bottles of fine post-breakfast sparkling wine. Napa Valley: The Entrepreneur's Tour 2012-10-19T13:00:23Z Mr. Bennett was known in the New York arts world as an affable, charming and enthusiastic promoter of opera. Gotham Opera’s Liabilities Bring Scrutiny 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z A large man in every sense, he was affable, eloquent and determined. Sir Denis Forman obituary 2013-02-25T13:46:32Z I'd met him a few times over the past year and a half, and he was always affable but a little distant. ArtsBeat: Frank Ocean, the R&B Musician, Uses Tumblr to Describe His Love for a Man 2012-07-04T17:26:49Z “I love the way you play him as so affable,” Hamill says, and Grace seems blown away by the praise from Luke Skywalker, and suggests that a generation ago, that role would have been Hamill’s. Is it hot in here or is it just shirtless Jason Momoa? Scenes from the Vanity Fair Oscar party. 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Mr. Álvarez, first appearing in a light suit with a bow tie and bowler hat, makes an affable and frumpy Canio, loved by the crowd as the clown Pagliaccio in the play. Review: At Met Opera, ‘Pagliacci’ Goes Vaudeville as ‘Cavalleria’ Turns 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z A regular festival participant at Bard, Mr. Adams is among the more affable scholars you can encounter here, which just made his measured delivery, lacerating wit and undisguised revulsion that much more chilling. Critic?s Notebook: Social Context as Musical Theme 2011-08-22T21:31:56Z Beck, 20, is a deeply affable former soccer player who, of all of the current crop of TikTok crossover stars, appears most baffled about how to amplify it. TikTok Made Them Famous. Figuring Out What’s Next Is Tough. 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z When Christian Abbott, the affable Cruise Director, announced the movie’s name, the audience actually applauded. Disney's Fantastic Voyage 2012-06-01T18:10:44Z Fincher cast him, in part, for the enjoyment of seeing someone so affable placed in such severe circumstances. David Fincher on Gone Girl: ‘Bad things happen in this movie…’ 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z These days, his son is an affable and enterprising businessman. In Mexico’s Magdalena Bay, humans and whales meet up 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z Ms. Crawford, affable yet matter-of-fact, put a handful of milled grain on a screen in a shoebox-size, weathered wood box, shut it and shook it — 50 times up and down, 50 times side-to-side. The Whisky Chronicles 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z Jarrett is notorious for hypersensitivity to crowd noise and cameras, but his reactions to what sounded like a baby crying and an errant cellphone were uncharacteristically affable. Review: A restrained Keith Jarrett lets the energy rise gradually 2011-11-02T20:09:04Z Exceptionally polite and affable, he's happy to answer a string of questions both thoughtfully and with puckish good humour. Smooth operator 2012-02-12T00:04:04Z Throughout his medical records, I can see glimpses of who my dad is, who he's always been—a complex soul who can be both affable and combative, cooperative and recalcitrant, depending on his mood. My father's bittersweet homecoming: A family visit to the institution that treated him for leprosy 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z "I never thought much would come of these record albums, to be honest," said the affable comedian during a recent lunch near his home in Bel-Air. For Bob Newhart, it's always hip to be square 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z As this episode reminds us, while the two countries have become proverbial for a certain affable dullness, it was not always thus. TV highlights 11/04/2013 2013-04-11T06:00:08Z Dr. Glenn, my affable fertility doctor, who indulged in pastrami from Katz’s Deli during weekend clinic shifts, put me on courses of drugs to try to induce ovulation. Twin campaigns: My secret mission to get pregnant while covering the presidential election 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z Seated at a desk with his attorney, Simpson was by turns affable and testy, humbled and defiant. O.J. Simpson is granted parole, closing another chapter in a neverending saga 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z One of the earliest players in the game, Filmspotting has been producing weekly installments of affable, insightful film analysis since 2005. 7 Podcasts for the Movie Buff 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z The cartoon sitcom Bob’s Burgers gets major props for crafting multidimensional female characters, especially the affable and relatable adolescent Tina Belcher. From Titus to Marshmallow: ranking TV's top five black LGBT characters 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z With his matinee-idol looks, expensive haberdashery and affable, honeyed manner, he was also likened to a “sportsman,” a playboy and an actor manqué. Was Bugsy Siegel the ‘Supreme Gangster’? A Biography Makes the Case 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z This unwieldy, often dawdling three-hour marathon was the concept of its affable host, Chapman Roberts, a musical-theater arranger and impresario whose farsighted perspective of Broadway encompasses a large swath of American culture. Honoring a Century of African-American Work on Broadway 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z A counter that seats 19 surrounds the central open kitchen, where affable chefs trim, skewer, grill and season pieces of drumstick, gizzards, chicken breast and the like. Elevated Yakitori, Direct From Japan, in the West Village 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z He's a larger-than-life character: just over six-foot tall, rotund, affable and with a wardrobe of brightly coloured pinstripe shirts, tailored trousers and the shiniest of dress shoes. Meet Nozinja, the Simon Cowell of Soweto's Shangaan electro scene 2013-07-05T12:00:00Z Mr. Morgan’s Sprinkles may carry a gun, but he is a spinoff of his affable comic character on “30 Rock.” Movie Review: ‘Why Stop Now?’ With Melissa Leo and Jesse Eisenberg 2012-08-17T15:07:21Z “We both have cultivated some pretty affable, convivial exteriors,” Wright explained. To Become Oscar Levant, Sean Hayes Revisited His First Role 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z That seemed fitting: The affable, jocky Mr. de Blasio, more than any mayor in memory, certainly fits the time-honored political test of “who would you want to have a beer with?” Four More Zzzs for Snooze City 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Phil Hartman plays Ronald Reagan as a cunning and tireless taskmaster who pretends to be an affable, doddering old man when the press is present. Al Franken: My 10 favorite ‘Saturday Night Live’ political sketches 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z On a recent Saturday night, a version of that idealism was expressed at Fort George, where Jack Harris, the spot’s affable co-founder, was wearing his scraggly braids beneath a beanie while working the taproom bar. Overnighter: Astoria, Oregon, Discovers a Waterfront Chic 2011-03-25T18:55:00Z Starving polar bears are an evocative symbol of global warming, but the affable and naturally curious Hanson reveals subtler, less noticed dramas in the ways animals adapt to climate change. 13 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z It recounts his Hollywood years and the skills he learned as an actor — the bright smile, his affable if slightly inscrutable affect — that made him such a powerful candidate for president. Was Reagan a Precursor to Trump? A New Documentary Says Yes 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z In each instance, her otherwise smooth, affable manner took on the slightest of edges. Jennifer Aniston Has Something to Prove With ‘Cake’ 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Rob is affable and painfully self-deprecating and was immediately taken with Ursula, who showed up to the restaurant in wedges and a wrap dress from Urban Outfitters. His first reaction to his blind date: ‘I did not feel worthy’ 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z Wittstock and Albert cut a dashing figure together, the balding prince looking dashing but affable in dark suits and glasses while his fiancee - 20 year his junior - exudes a relaxed, understated chic. Monaco's bride seeking to make her own mark 2011-06-26T11:31:09Z “When you buy a bottle of whiskey, you buy a hell of a lot more than liquor in a bottle,” said the affable, mustached MacLean, who is passionate on the subject of his favorite beverage. Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry 2012-05-23T14:47:00Z “It was an out-of-body experience,” says Jenkins, an affable, unassuming 37-year-old who shakes his head as he thinks back to that premiere. Moonlight becomes him: Barry Jenkins's journey from a Miami housing project to the Oscars 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Burly, affable and self-deprecating, he puts a warm face on a region too well known for sectarian violence. Theater Review: ‘The Boat Factory,’ Directed by Philip Crawford 2013-06-10T20:27:44Z Ms. Chavkin forwarded an affable email that Ms. Benton sent to the cast and crew in which she explained the origins of Cinco de Mayo as an anticolonialist celebration. Denée Benton, Tony Nominee, Embraces Her Inner Natasha 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z Even a melancholy number described by Mr. Smith as “if Kurt Weill had been born in West Texas” was deeply affable. Music Review: Swing That?s Smoked and Saucy and Will Stick 2011-01-07T23:26:43Z And what exactly is simmering beneath the surface of the nervously affable Jeep? Theater Review: Debate Society’s ‘Blood Play’ at Bushwick Starr 2012-10-11T23:15:05Z He is elliptical at times and, at others, direct: alternately distant and affable, somber and playful, rash and profoundly considered. At 90, Jerry Lewis’s Mouth Runneth Over 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z He is an affable man who smiles readily, listens empathetically, speaks with long, engaging digressions that invariably circle around to arrive at a sharp point, and enjoys close friendships with many people around the world. Using His Camera as a Witness and Weapon 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z Williams deserves a grand cinematic adventure of his own, and perhaps Mr. Jackson’s comfortable, affable performance, which like the movie itself oscillates between seriousness and gentle comedy, will help make that case. Review: A ‘Tarzan’ With a Few Twists in the Hollywood Vine 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z “He was so affable, so gregarious,” said Laura Auricchio, the author of the recent biography “The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsidered,” who has given a number of talks along the route. The Hermione Sails Into New York Harbor, Cannons Blazing 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z It was such a rush that when they then returned to the affable theme, it felt like ironic humor. Review | Jazz vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd shows a hometown audience his enduring range 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z “I am a sort of quiet and affable presence in my family, and this felt like such a declaration of how much I’d been listening and absorbing.” A Play ‘Meant to Trouble’ From a Writer Raised in Conservatism 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z He was affable and kind, and was using a giant magnifying glass to look at a score. Elliott Carter remembered: 'Music seemed to erupt from his very being' 2012-11-06T18:41:42Z His fight to be taken seriously in the face of hardened convention was captured in Michael Lewis’s nimble book; in this film adaptation, Brad Pitt plays Mr. Beane with quiet, affable intensity. What’s on TV Wednesday: A Baby Elephant Documentary and a Beatles Musical 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z He’s an affable, candid, pudgy, regular guy: very sweet, very comfortable in his skin, jeans, navy blue polo shirt and simple boots. The Reluctant Transgender Role Model 2011-05-06T20:53:26Z The narrator’s infidelity raises the story’s central questions: Will she leave her affable husband and little son? Motherhood Meets Lust and Violence in Ariana Harwicz’s “Die, My Love” 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Professionally comfortable with improvising, the D.J.s make for affable company. Movie Listings for April 1-7 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z “I’m a car guy,” said the affable Mr. Beasley, who once studied automotive design. Firing up Weird Science at the Whitney 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z When he appeared on Desert Island Discs, for example, Kirsty Young expressed surprise that he was so affable and giving, wondering aloud why she might have thought otherwise. Steve McQueen on the Oscars whitewash: ‘I’m hoping we can look back and say this was a watershed moment’ 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Perhaps it was that talking about his preparations for "Foxcatcher" or laying bare his career hopes felt pretentious — at odds with the affable, let's-go-have-a-drink persona he's become recognized for. 'Foxcatcher' star Channing Tatum still wrestling with his ambitions 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z One contributor to his books described Mr. Green, who died in 1960, as “tall, well-built, always impeccably groomed, with an easy, affable manner.” The ‘Green Book’ Legacy, a Beacon for Black Travelers 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Her ambassador for this viewpoint is Jay Alabaster, an affable American journalist who lived in Japan for almost two decades and is clearly partial to Taiji and its people. Review: ‘A Whale of a Tale’ Fights Back Against ‘The Cove’ 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z He's an affable enough guide, though his observations about history sound like they were read off a Wikipedia page. TV highlights 09/01/2013 2013-01-08T20:00:01Z And yet, Ray Manzarek – a bespectacled, affable jazz fan – somehow managed to get himself noticed. Ray Manzarek: 'A custodian of the Doors' legacy' 2013-05-21T13:10:16Z And on subsequent official visits, the queen and members of that family were remarkably affable, including responding to polite greetings. Perspective | Miss Manners: Ready to meet the queen — just in case 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z Louis J. Teboe, affable accounting clerk at the Interior Department’s Bureau of Indian Affairs: stabbed in an alleyway with a stiletto knife. ‘Secret City,’ an Epic Narrative History of the Closet in the Capital 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Hunt is an affable host who welcomes the glad occasions, though they are only part of the job. Restaurants Near Hospitals Offer Real Comfort Food 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Paul Sorvino, massive and affable, appeared onstage and offered the audience the uncertain pleasure of hearing him sing “O Sole Mio,” which, Italian origins apart, had no obvious relation to the business at hand. “The Godfather” at the Philharmonic 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Blair, who gives his age as “well past 50,” is tall and affable, with lightly lacquered hair that evokes a 1970s television game-show host. Club Promoter John Blair 2012-01-26T00:22:42Z Given his start in life Alan Johnson could have been forgiven had he turned into an angry, bitter class-warrior instead of the affable, sensible, laidback politician that he was to become. This Boy: A Memoir of a Childhood by Alan Johnson – review 2013-05-11T15:00:01Z He's chatty and affable and is gamely pulling whatever expression is required of him, and then a few more. Ricky Gervais 2010-07-17T23:08:00Z He has a reputation in Hollywood as loyal and affable. Adrien Brody Prepares 'Houdini' Mini-Series 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z From Action Man to Yahtzee, here's another chance to enjoy this affable canter through the nation's favourite playthings. Christmas TV highlights 2010-12-24T08:00:02Z The affable front desk staff gave us directions whenever we asked and fulfilled requests for wake-up calls and a taxi to the airport. | Check In, Check Out : Hotel Review: Hotel Ath?n?e in Paris 2011-09-30T18:55:26Z The affable Mr. Segel does what he often does, which is win you over with nice-guy appeal and a lazy smile that says, oh yeah, we could have fun together. | 'Bad Teacher': When the Teacher Gets High Marks in the Raunchy and the Profane 2011-06-23T22:21:08Z I was friendly, affable, but stubborn as a teenager. Reginald D Hunter: ‘I’ve saved lives on many occasions’ 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z An affable artist who mostly resisted commercial offers, Mr. Booth was once asked to draw his trademark bull terrier as a gift for an anonymous celebrity. George Booth, New Yorker Cartoonist of Sublime Zaniness, Dies at 96 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z But if you don't expect "Mad Men: The Movie," a mostly affable diversion awaits. 'Are You Here' is a gentle buddy movie with charm 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z An affable figure between songs, the bearded Finn is a whirling dervish as soon as the music starts. Liam Finn ? review 2011-07-22T17:42:08Z But what feels strange about this drastic U-turn in public opinion is that today’s Chance sounds almost exactly like yesterday’s Chance — the affable nice-guy who charmed his way into Kit Kat commercials and Grammy Awards. Review | Did Chance the Rapper get boring? Or did we just get bored? 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z One was an affable socializer who was uncomfortable with giving appraisals and was forever putting them off, while the other was a no-nonsense tough guy who would tell it as it is. How psychopaths take over 2012-10-13T17:00:00Z By the play’s end, Mr. Lindsay’s affable Jack has undergone a transformation not unlike that of Michael Corleone, the Mafia prince played by Al Pacino in the “Godfather” movies. London Theater Journal: The Despot Behind a Desk 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z A rugged and affable 44-year-old with 19 years of experience leading snowmobile excursions, Mr. Wright was unfazed by the group’s utter lack of experience. Journeys: A Snowmobile Trip and a Hot Springs Dip, All in One Day 2011-02-25T21:55:00Z The show was hosted by the affable James Corden, of CBS’s “The Late Late Show,” though he only occupied about fifteen or twenty minutes of screen time, all told. The 2017 Grammys Have No Answers 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z While Fisher’s image was more volatile, the product of New Hollywood’s wild, maverick filmmaking, Reynolds conveyed an affable stability. Watching Shelley Winters Go Rogue in Debbie Reynolds’s 1983 Exercise Video, “Do It Debbie’s Way” 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z Beneath the affable, nonjudgmental persona of Danson’s nameless therapist, you get the dim sense he’s pursuing his own agenda. Couple’s therapy gone wrong: “The One I Love” and the creative starvation of American indie film 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z That disaster kept a precious few bronzes from destruction "is the utter paradox" that underlies the show, said Daehner, an affable, soft-spoken German. The paradox of 'Power and Pathos' at the Getty: Disasters rescued these ancient bronzes 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Corden, an affable, musically inclined late-show personality with a history in theater and television, hosted the music industry’s awards ceremony for the first time in 2017; the show drew 26 million viewers. James Corden Will Return as Grammys Host in 2018 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z Her affable, sleazy semi-rap has become one of the dominant pop sounds of the last year and a half, demonstrating how smoothly a hip-hop-influenced sound wiped clean of racial referents can go down. Critic?s Notebook: Straight Out of the East Bay, With Aspirations and Swag 2011-08-20T00:19:58Z He is foxy and affable, convincing both as sharp businessman and warm husband. All My Sons; Henry VIII; Paradise Found 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z As an affable but mediocre comic named Andre Allen, Rock rules. Chris Rock a rough, raw, rare diamond in 'Top Five' 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z But again, his affable nature and apparent sweetness turns what could've been a funny moment into a wholesome one. The fourth episode of "Top Chef: World All Stars" is all about Victoire 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z As the pace and stakes of royal news have grown in recent years, the hosts of “Royally Obsessed” have been there every step of the way, offering affable and spirited insights. 5 Podcasts About the Royal Family 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z The actor’s affable modesty helps to sell Ryan’s grace-under-pressure heroics, as when his game face collapses into jitters after he coolly kills a terrorist. Review: John Krasinski Brings His Man-Boyish Charm to “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” 2018-08-29T04:00:00Z On the lift, he was affable, easy To talk to, engaging and breezy. Style Invitational Week 1354: As the Word Turns 5 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z The city’s image of itself as a bastion of liberal values and affable quirkiness is increasingly undermined by the plight of its homeless residents. The death of Karen Batts: the homelessness case that shocked Portland 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z In Kreider’s pleasurable and well-wrought essays, an affable hero gamely bumbles through adventures rich with moments of fleeting profundity and moral reckoning. 12 New Books We Recommend This Week 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z They look and sound like a bunch of affable graduate students who share the same dry sense of humor. For the Mad Ones, Bad Haircuts Make Good Theater 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z The screenwriter Irving Wallace considered him “a lovable scatterbrain … a man who parrots things — shallow and affable.” A New Biography of Ronald Reagan Captures His Passion for Stardom 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Lassoing together a plot that involves freak tennis accidents, a pterodactyl on the loose and affable resurrected mummies forced Besson to crank up the kind of daffy humour that made The Fifth Element sparkle. Sacré bleu! Why Franco-Belgian comic-book movies are more fun than Marvel and DC 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z “Bob’s” remains as affable and offbeat as ever, the rare long-running series that could conceivably have some of its best episodes ahead of it. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “There’s no concept for the band,” Brown, who is affable and goofy—but not extraordinarily so—told me. Whither the Indie Band? 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Fred West especially was genial, affable and possessed of a beguiling charm which he used equally on men and women. Inside the mind of serial killer Fred West 2011-07-31T19:30:01Z There are inspiring, embarrassing, and amusing stories throughout this affable 73-minute film. Comedians remind viewers to "Call Your Mother" in hilarious and heartwarming Mother's Day special 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z At the calm heart of Moran’s rhetorically affable book is an idea of adroit aplomb. Want to Learn How to ‘Nail the Jelly of Reality to the Wall’? 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z RC: I think that toward the end, when Henry is no longer a voice in the movie, it loses the lift of his affable sanctity. Olive Kitteridge at Venice: An Our Town for Our Time 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z I liked the look of it — so pleasing, with its orange Penguin binding and its affable title. Counting Down Dickens' Greatest Novels. Number 5: Our Mutual Friend 2012-02-01T19:54:28Z He’s the same affable rock star he was back in October of 1962, when he issued The Beatles’ first single, “Love Me Do”. Has Paul McCartney Been Holding Back? 2013-10-17T09:45:36Z Mr. Hamelin, an affable, unassuming man with an explosive laugh, is going through a divorce. King of Virtuosos Is Weary Of His Crown 2011-07-22T15:32:31Z Ray’s a firefighter like Scott’s dad, and carries himself with an affable saltiness that irritates Scott but lets Burr keep us on our toes. ‘The King of Staten Island’ Review: Pete Davidson Gets (Even More) Personal 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z No adoring acolytes though, the Zaleskis frequently draw attention to Lewis’s faults as a Christian apologist, noting the “condescension” in some of his books and their frequent mix of “affable common-sense laced with sentimentality.” ‘The Fellowship’ explores the spiritual roots of Tolkien and the Inklings 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Extreme Fighting with Robson Green, we may have to rethink the affable geordie clown. Last night's TV 2011-01-24T07:59:00Z It’s a summer morning at the tribal-art-decorated house in the Pacific Palisades where Densmore lives with his son and a big, white, affable dog named Conch. The Doors defined California cool in the ’60s. How does their legacy stack up 50 years later? 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z His affable writing style is punctuated by moments of wit and insight, even when some of his stories sound apocryphal. ‘Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Story of Pop Music from Bill Haley to Beyoncé,’ by Bob Stanley Long's late night show is an affable, cosy thing and a good old nocturnal natter. Radio review: Janice Long 2010-12-22T08:00:01Z Grant was a friend to everyone in the unit — an affable man known for his seemingly endless candy stash that he was happy to share. Ruben Gallego made mental health part of his campaign. Specifically, his own. 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Statham brought an affable roguishness to rollicking gangster movies, a quality he has never entirely lost; he was the glue that held the whole thing together. Jude Law is one but Tom Hardy isn't: what makes a movie star? 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z His easy, affectless prose reveals an affable, flexible, generous and optimistic personality. Comics: Excellent new books about Captain America's creators 2011-08-02T20:34:04Z She also describes a fundamental schism between two schools of the genre, personified by the affable Glass and the more combative Glynn Washington, host of "Snap Judgment." Jessica Abel's Graphic novel 'Out on the Wire' draws out the secrets of radio storytelling 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The HD patient in Genova’s new novel is Joe O’Brien, an affable Boston cop and father of four who is diagnosed at age 44. From the author of ‘Still Alice,’ a new novel that tackles a different disease 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The hotel is on the main thoroughfare of this affable town, easy walking or biking distance from the historic center, restaurants and shopping. Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda, Italy 2012-07-19T20:03:20Z The affable musician Zoomed in from a room full of bicycles with a Sex Pistols poster on the wall behind him. ABC's Martin Fry on writing '80s love songs to be original: "It was kind of an act of rebellion" 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z As part of the revamp this winter, Nook started sharing the space with Sound Coffee, run by the affable Kekoa Chin-Hidano. Nook: Biscuits rise and shine at breakfast spot 2013-03-07T22:10:14Z This scene is basically the whole film in a nutshell, with Bob's affable neediness running headlong into Dr Marvin's simmering rage. Bill Murray: five best moments 2013-01-31T10:10:04Z In the film, Patel proves himself to be an affable singer and performer. A Beatles expert on "Yesterday": Is Danny Boyle's jukebox fantasy worthy of the Fab Four? 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z He's affable, with a mediocre sense of comedic timing and great name recognition that is apparently worth the "big paycheck" that sources say was negotiated for the "Butterfly Effect" actor. Ashton Kutcher hired for "Two and a Half Men"? 2011-05-13T12:01:00Z This truculent antagonist had bedded affable dad figure Leland McKenzie in another superb twist, elbowed her way to becoming a partner, then turned round and sued the law firm for sexual discrimination. How Rosalind’s fatal lift plummet marked the death of LA Law 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z With its affable owners and its music and poetry readings, the Ear resembles a congenial Irish pub. The 200-Year-Old Bar Beloved by Book Editors and Longshoremen 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Imagine if, instead of picking the affable but ruthless Eisenhower to deal with our British ally, he had dispatched the blustery, hot-blooded George Patton, who had seniority over Ike. Battlefields: Recent Books in Military History 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z The Michel Petitjean of 1939 was described as affable and charming, while the “man I knew,” the author writes, “was certainly charming and elegant but also a little depressed and not especially amusing.” Review | When he found out his father had an affair with Frida Kahlo, an author’s investigation began 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z A calm, affable man, he is Mr. Williams’s longtime business associate, who oversees the licensing operations for his fashion labels. Pharrell Williams Is Still Asking, What If? 2012-08-01T22:28:03Z We should not forget that the affable and professional Helen Mirren is of Russian blood, and may nurse a wintry scorn for restraint, mercy and other white lies. David Thomson on Helen Mirren 2010-10-14T22:00:00Z An award winner at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this ever-evolving show is written and performed by Baba Brinkman, an affable white rapper from Canada with a master’s in medieval and Renaissance English literature. | 'Rap Guide to Evolution': Rapping Your Mind-State Around Darwin 2011-06-27T21:53:16Z That group-hug mentality is indeed one reason why the Southwestern city—as well as the affable folks in Tennessee—made Travel+Leisure’s top 10 for friendly cities. These Are the Friendliest Cities in America 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z By contrast, the milk punch at Brennan’s is infinitely affable: bourbon, rum, heavy cream, little flecks of vanilla bean scattered through its snowy depths. This old-school holiday drink is cool again — and better than eggnog 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z No, Hurley’s the guy you want around in a crisis; affable, moral, trustworthy and with a towering sense of perspective. Larry David to Lisa Simpson – life lessons from TV's top role models 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z The two performers provided a healthy contrast: Mr. Bartlett made even anxious passages sound somehow affable, while Mr. Schulte was all coiled tension. Music Review: Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance 2012-06-15T22:14:58Z On the comedy circuit he is known as affable, quiet and polite. Jimmy Carr: Laughing on the other side of his face 2012-06-23T23:06:26Z This second installment in the series is a fantasy romance between Gemma, a war monk turned reluctant princess, and Quinn, an affable, annoying centaur helping her build alliances for her blacksmith sister’s claim to queenship. Three New Cinderella-Inspired Romance Novels 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z The movie contains enough warmth, humor and nostalgia to prove an affable if unremarkable snapshot. 'Live From New York!': It's a too-short snapshot of 'SNL' 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z I drank cheap Mexican beer with affable flannel-shirted musicians in Pike Place Market, and fell in love with the place. Ten myths about grunge, Nirvana and Kurt Cobain 2011-08-24T21:00:01Z But, adding to the surprise, more and more women are drawn to the tuba, which is as much an instrument as it is the center of a cheery and affable subculture. TubaChristmas presents holiday music at its most sonorous 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z Mr. Leonard called them “my guys” and delighted in their affable amorality and pragmatic professionalism. Elmore Leonard, Who Refined the Crime Thriller, Dies at 87 2013-08-20T14:28:20Z Neil Freeman, 29, an affable urban planner, was the artist in chief of “Centroids and Asphalt.” Where the Sidewalks End, and the City (Really) Begins 2010-09-10T04:30:00Z Also, while Chris is affable and romantic, he was also incredibly taciturn on the show. The Bachelor: Who Will Be the Next Star? Nick V., Farmer Chris or Grumpy Cat? 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Those closest to Nassar describe him as an affable micromanager, a writer who intervenes in every aspect of the editorial process. Why Brazil’s Greatest Writer Stopped Writing 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z With his rugged good looks and affable attitude, Mr. Cheuk took easily to training. A New York Trainer to Men About Town 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Throughout Saturday night’s episodes, the writers play up Damon’s off-screen persona as an affable father of four, making us want to be on his side from the get-go. "Saturday Night Live" has a problem not even Matt Damon can solve 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z Throughout his medical records, I can see glimpses of who my dad is, who he's always been—a complex soul who can be both affable and combative, cooperative and recalcitrant, depending on his mood. My father's bittersweet homecoming: A family visit to the institution that treated him for leprosy 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z We passed by affable hikers who spoke of “brownie” sightings; a weirdly cute way of referring to grizzly bears. Rich in Surprises and Secrets, There’s a State Park Waiting for You 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Though he exudes an affable, jazzman-style aura of low-key cool, Dugdale is clearly passionate about making music — with his feet, and his horn. Tapper, musician Alex Dugdale cuts a rug at ‘Sacred Music’ 2013-12-23T20:06:42Z The affable and very funny Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live” will host the shows, in which he’ll appear along with the regular cast. 7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z “He’s extremely affable and outgoing these days,” says the Strokes’ longtime manager, Ryan Gentles. Julian Casablancas' Radical Reinvention 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z Late in the evening Adam Weinberg, the affable Whitney director, hustled along with Ms. DeWoody. Mar-a-Lago Has a Feisty New Neighbor 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z She plays Hattie with a keen sense of timing and affable affect as she responds to absurd interactions in a world that still doesn’t know what to do with women like her — women like Waithe. Why Lena Waithe Had to Wait Until Her 30s to Make ‘Twenties’ 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z We then join Gable Richardella, an affable, animated instructor, for a tour around the mountain. A snow dad reveals what makes a ski resort kid-friendly 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z My friend, an affable chap, has no idea how to do a Martin Freeman, even if he were willing. The Secret Actor on the inescapable competitor 2013-05-13T06:00:16Z At the center of it all is that affable redhead Archie Andrews — good-natured, earnest if not academically accomplished — eternally caught between two girlfriends constantly competing for his attention. Archie goes dark: The CW’s “Riverdale” serves up a classic comic book character with a twist 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z The New Mexico city made the friendly top 10 for its affable citywide demeanor: it ranked well for its lack of noise, great weather, and overall relaxing vibe. These Are the Friendliest Cities in America 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z Whether it was the classic sketch about Reagan’s dual personalities, one affable and one brutal and calculating; or Dana Carvey’s George H.W. Thanks, Trump! “Saturday Night Live” reclaims its satirical mojo amid a national emergency 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z It’s only sweet, reserved Benedict, an affable update of Mr. Darcy, who knows what he wants: to become a particle physicist and to be with Eva. ‘Invincible Summer’: A book-club friendly novel for the season 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z The Tonight Show is usually a wheelhouse of affable celebrity interviews and YouTube-worthy game segments. How late-night TV comedy has responded to a tumultuous year 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Miles Teller, 26, who starred in last year's Sundance hit "The Spectacular Now" and this year's film festival favorite "Whiplash," is Jason's best buddy, the funny, affable Daniel. 'That Awkward Moment' - romantic comedy film enters the man cave 2014-01-29T22:51:31Z When the band is on the road, Anderson will occasionally send the Haim siblings affable emails: a silly YouTube video, an article that might inspire them. Alana Haim Surprised Everyone With Her Movie Debut. Even Herself. 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z With his long, wavy hair and affable demeanor, Mr. Guyton is surprisingly candid when he talks about his life and his work. Wade Guyton’s Computer-Made Works at the Whitney 2012-09-27T12:00:35Z He engages in pleasant but awkward small talk with Richard, an affable young man, who is masking some despair of his own. A superb ensemble anchors "The Humans," showcasing an anguished, claustrophobic Thanksgiving dinner 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Wakeman's voice is affable and engaging but every story has the feel of a well-worn anecdote rehearsed a thousand times down the pub. Forget Pippa Middleton's party pooper. Not all celebrity books are a bum deal 2012-11-15T11:45:50Z Tender and affable though the sendup was, the myth being evoked — that of the rugged individualist galloping to the world’s rescue — remains as politically potent as any in America. Iowa’s Heartland Beyond the Campaign Trail 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z He’s even said to possess an “affable blandness.” A Different Kind of Dystopian Novel 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Managed by the tall, affable and dapper Simon-Pierre Hamelin, this magnet for writers and readers stages lectures, readings, signings and exhibitions of works on paper. | The Modern-Day Melting Pot of Tangier 2013-12-02T17:46:32Z Jocular but always affable, Salinas could go from comedy to drama with ease. Mexican actor Carmen Salinas dies at 82 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z But the tousled Mr. Bouchaud, smoking a cigarette, sipping Scotch and seeming more affable than the real Daney, lets air into the room. A Critic’s Life in ‘The Exercise Was Beneficial, Sir’ 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z "I said, 'You won't believe these guys,'" the affable skydiver recalls with a robust laugh. He's a skydiver working with a net _ but no parachute 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Talking to the store’s affable manager is akin to a college class in defunct fashion, trading minute details about fabric choices or stitching patterns on lines that haven’t been in production for two decades. Critical Shopper: Vintage Streetwear - Critical Shopper 2012-01-11T22:31:26Z Padraig “Pat” Burns, also 47, is affable and successful and looking for a “cultured, classic and purposeful” woman, a la Katharine Hepburn. He wanted a refined woman. She’s all that — plus owns a stand of a timber. 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z But what the stars really play for are those precious 20 or 30 seconds in which the show’s affable celeb host, Jane Lynch, chit-chats with them about their current show, album or movie. ‘Hollywood Game Night’ and the problem with the celebrity fun bus 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z He has “an affable manner reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart,” Bloom tells us, and that his wife was disappointed in his un-retirement. 'Eccentric Orbits' chronicles the stunning failure (and improbable revival) of the Iridium satellite phone 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z With the affable Ed McMahon and a band led by Doc Severinsen by his side, Carson charmed viewers with his sharp humor and “Midwestern manners,” as comedian Argus Hamilton put it. When Johnny Carson signed off the air 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z The affable but intense Mr. Ellner, 41, is not shy about asking for introductions. Up Close: A Gay Rights Power Player Who Wields a Mighty Phone 2011-06-29T22:15:49Z But for some other players, like Will Sealey, an affable, talented 24-year-old drummer from England who is a rabid fan of the Who, the commitment requires financial sacrifice. Rock Stars for a Night, and for a Price 2011-01-18T23:26:06Z In reality, Burbank is affable, verbose and articulate. Luke Burbank and ‘Live Wire!’ plug in to the Neptune 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z He's an affable vet in a show called Vet Adventures on Sky1. TV review: My New Brain 2010-08-26T06:00:00Z Mr. Costanzo, who triumphed in the title role of Philip Glass’s “Akhnaten” at the Metropolitan Opera last fall, which now feels long ago, was in fine voice and made an affable host. Over Headphones and in a Truck, the Philharmonic Stays Alive 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Presenting Graham as a forerunner to feminist theorists diminishes her, though the lecture-demonstration enlivens when the dancers assault the affable docent. Dance for the People (by the Pros) at the River to River Festival 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z It is owned and run by James Pankiewicz, an affable expat from Somerset and a black belt. Get a kick out of karate at Okinawa’s new fight club 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z He is affable in the extreme himself, but with a smart, sharp undercurrent — a teenage punk rock drummer turned sensitive adult auteur. Jeff Nichols Spins Another Southern Tale With ‘Mud’ 2013-04-19T18:47:43Z There’s not a lot of rebelliousness in Martin and his affable bandmates. Concert review: Coldplay at United Center 2012-08-08T05:27:00Z The fight to save Earth is fought instead by an ensemble, including an affable Russian cosmonaut who explains why his country prohibited alcohol in space, at least officially. China’s Film Industry Finally Joins the Space Race 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Still, crackling down the line from his New York publisher's office, the 66-year-old sounds affable enough. Neil Young: 'You don't want to OD on music' 2012-10-04T19:00:01Z At the end of the episode, affable Nigel Pargetter tumbled to his death while trying to remove a Happy New Year banner from the roof of his stately home, Lower Loxley Hall. On-air drama as radio soap 'The Archers' turns 60 2011-01-04T16:29:08Z He is comfortable with the business of promotion: An affable speaker, he is familiar with the patois of fandom and is adept at generating buzz through the nerd mafia of like-minded collaborators. In ‘Redshirts,’ John Scalzi Gives Expendables a Life 2012-07-06T22:52:40Z A cheerful warrior, he typically delivered his broadsides with an affable air and his banjo strapped on. Folk singer, activist Pete Seeger dies in NY 2014-01-28T07:32:53Z As CNN described it, "the character became the warm, affable, positive quote machine viewers first came to love at the height of the pandemic in 2020." How Donald Trump influenced "Ted Lasso" 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Scott, the affable yet awkward South Carolina lawmaker, has been pressed during his campaign with questions about his unmarried status, as he has focused on his faith and his commitment to conservative family values. Tim Scott’s Debate Night Date Night 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Most of the time, though, Baker was even-keeled, affable and recognized as a player’s manager. Dusty Baker, who won World Series as Dodger player and Astro skipper, retires as manager 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z But the affable Johnson, who has been in office less than a decade, drew lawmakers together through his evangelical faith, his conservative roots and Trump’s nod after more seasoned leaders had failed. Mike Johnson is the new House speaker, but the ally of Donald Trump faces same GOP challenges ahead 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Free from the political baggage that can come with a higher profile, the affable Johnson, 51, promises to restore faith in Congress as he assumes the speakership under remarkable circumstances. Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z An affable Louisianan, Scalise was first elected to Congress in 2008, after more than a decade in the state legislature, and swiftly rose through the ranks in Washington. Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming House speaker might require a brawl 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Senate seat held by the late Dianne Feinstein, a gambit by a political newcomer banking on his baseball fame and affable demeanor to overcome the long odds Republicans face in this solidly Democratic state. Former Dodgers star and Republican Steve Garvey enters U.S. Senate race 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z “He’s proved it, so now he feels like he’s a little older and wiser. … He’s still that affable, lovable, pompous person that you can still make fun of. It’s relatable because nobody relates to it.” 'Frasier' is back, but it's evolved, much like Kelsey Grammer's 'lovable, pompous' character 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z As a Frenchman living in the area, even the affable D'Haene says: "You can get tired if you have 200 selfies a day and cannot walk one metre." Welcome to the world's biggest, wildest trail race 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z All of which today rings decidedly hollow for one of the most abundantly optimistic and affable Chargers. Brandon Staley asked Steve Kerr for help after Chargers' playoff collapse 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Experts speak of Feijóo’s affable manner, sense of humor and talents as an organizer. Spain’s election Sunday pits 2 leftist vs. 2 rightist parties. Here’s a look at the leaders 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z He was warm and gregarious, an affable character, a total charmer, an underdog who never really got the appreciation he was due having managed Scotland in more matches than anybody else in history. 'Brown was charmer who never got due appreciation' 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The affable star takes his internet infamy in his stride, describing RickRolling as "brilliant" and "funny". Rick Astley doesn't let Glastonbury down 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Although these ambitious sections would have benefited from more explicit transitions, Cheng's affable style carries her central message through to the end: “You didn't fail math. Math failed you.” Today’s Deep-Sea Explorers Are Mineral Miners and Ultrawealthy Hobbyists 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the quintessential Christmas movie from 1946, sent the affable George Bailey tumbling into a timeline where he’d never been born to reveal his true impact. What if things could turn out differently? How the multiverse got into our heads and didn’t let go 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Hamm’s character is one-dimensional: the affable lawman stubbornly resistant to change. Review: Jon Hamm and Tina Fey bring what little spark there is to 'Maggie Moore(s)' 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z For his part, affable, sweet-natured Bastien’s coming of age is allowed to blossom organically, despite the added tension of having to share a bedroom with the object of his budding desire. Review: Hauntingly effective 'Falcon Lake' quietly pairs coming-of-age tale with ghost story 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The firm's affable co-founder Jensen Huang took a punt by investing in added functionality for Nvidia chips long before the AI revolution - a long game that appears to have paid off. Nvidia hits $1tn valuation as investors buy AI buzz 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z And then there is his more abstract goal of “elevating humanity,” or helping people improve their circumstances, a concept he relays in an affable, matter-of-fact manner. Reid Hoffman Is on a Mission: To Show A.I. Can Improve Humanity 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z He performed with the Beatles, painted Queen Elizabeth's portrait and presented himself as the affable inventor of the novelty musical instrument, the wobble board. Disgraced Australian-born former entertainer Rolf Harris dead at 93 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The affable center became the face of the 76ers’ rebuilding effort more commonly known as The Process. 76ers’ Embiid earns his first NBA MVP trophy 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Michael Denneny, an affable dean of gay New York publishing, liked to say that he had two separate careers. Michael Denneny, a dean of gay publishing, dies at 80 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z He was also, political differences or no, my friend, affable and sometimes persuadable, and we stayed friends for more than 20 years, until his death Wednesday at 92. At Richard J. Riordan's book club, nearly 30 years of Proust, wine and friends 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z With a reputation for being sunny, affable and unfailingly polite, the new justice secretary is very different to his predecessor - or at least the character described in Adam Tolley KC's report. Promotions for Dowden and Chalk reinforce PM's grip on power 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z As mayor, Riordan gained a national reputation as an affable municipal leader who was scornful of government bureaucracy. Richard Riordan, former Los Angeles mayor, has died at 92 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z But the affable, impatient Riordan never quite figured out how to work within the bureaucracy’s channels, and his frequent clashes with council members, who felt he excluded and disrespected them, left both sides frustrated. Richard Riordan, who as mayor from 1993 to 2001, shepherded Los Angeles’ rebound from the riots, has died 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z He’s well known for his affable personality and would always greet the home-plate umpire when he batted, along with the catcher. MLB players find less time for small talk with pitch clock 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Like other neighbors, Donatiello described Lee as an affable and gregarious neighbor who frequently gave a friendly wave in the parking lot where Momeni kept his small sailboat. Cash App founder Bob Lee knew his killer, police say 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z And for all the guard’s community work, affable personality and talent, he is often the target of Wizards’ fans ire, not adoration. Bradley Beal can’t see the future, but he expects to be with the Wizards 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Chris Tucker plays affable Nike talent relations exec Howard White, who builds a cultural bridge between a Black family from North Carolina and a crew of Oregonian sneaker heads. ‘Air’ review: Affleck entertains with assists from top-brand talent 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Blinken’s status within the Biden ecosystem can be discounted by outsiders given his affable demeanor and easygoing disposition in a city of aggressive personalities. The Ukraine war is Antony Blinken’s defining moment 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The affable DJ and philanthropist was renowned for his bizarre hairdos, quirky demeanor and ability to charm everyone from Muhammad Ali to the royals. The 50 best true-crime documentaries you can stream right now 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The coach remains conflict-averse, affable, self-aware, self-deprecating and sad about the end of his marriage. Review | ‘Ted Lasso’ returns for Season 3 but feels stuck on repeat 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The film, an adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter’s play, shows a different side of Fraser as an actor than the affable action/comedy roles that made him beloved and famous in the 1990s. 2023 Oscars: What to know about the best actor nominees 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z These stories are delivered in Thornton’s affable drawl, as though they just popped into the actor’s head. Review: David Harbour is one lovable dead guy in 'We Have a Ghost'; plus the artful 'Bruiser' 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The conceit of the segment was to portray the nation's Governors as a more affable and practical species of politician than their beltway counterparts who just bicker and don't govern. Governors say their national group is above partisan politics. It’s corporate sponsors say otherwise 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Two affable leaders known for their willingness to strike deals, Biden and McCarthy find themselves charging headlong into uncomfortable political terrain in hardball negotiations over the nation’s debt limit. Biden, McCarthy, once breakfast mates, wrangle over US debt 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Her father, Beachard “Bill” Williams, hailed from Texas and Louisiana, with Welsh, French and Cherokee origins and was an affable man until he started drinking. Actress Cindy Williams, the optimistic Shirley of 'Laverne & Shirley,' has died 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Friends and family say Nichols was an affable, talented skateboarder who grew up in Sacramento, California, and moved to Memphis before the coronavirus pandemic. Memphis disbands police unit in fatal beating; more protests expected 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z “Play the people who are willing to fight, even some walk-ons,” the usually affable senior said after Tuesday night’s 71-68 home loss to South Carolina. Kentucky, Calipari frustrated by season-long struggles 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z “He’s a very affable person, very good-humored, very friendly, not confrontational,” said Toni Preckwinkle, a Democrat who is president of the Board of Commissioners in Cook County, which includes Chicago. Once Told to Move to the Back of the Bus, Jesse White Became an Illinois Institution 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Mr. McCarthy, ever affable, has built up plenty of local goodwill. Far-Right Critics Vex McCarthy in His Bakersfield District, Too 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z During his time with the New York Mets, the affable Smith split time between first base, left field and designated hitter. Dominic Smith says Nationals to make him regular at 1st base 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Thanks to Benedict’s “meekness and discretion,” and Francis’ “strong and affable temperament,” any possible rivalry was avoided, she said. Benedict death paves way for protocols to guide future popes 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z |
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