Word: briens
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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...wrong. "There's no evidence that the decline in free time is bad," she said gently. In fact, she added, taking part in sports improves kids' academic test scores and reduces behavior problems. This view bucked conventional wisdom (i.e., mine), so I sought a second opinion. But Marion O'Brien, who teaches human development at the University of Kansas, concurred with Hofferth, saying, "If children enjoy lessons and activities, they gain skills and confidence...
...easier than mine. The only one I could think of, that Survivor host already has. But as I was realphabetizing all the CDs I get for free, I remembered that Andy Richter, the last great American sidekick, had vacated his seat on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. A seat that should be replaced with my lazy...
...looking for someone who will nudge the guest, point to me and ask, 'Isn't Conan something,'" O'Brien told me when I offered myself as a candidate. I told him I was more interested in putting the "kick" back in sidekick, mocking him ruthlessly at every opportunity. He then tried several methods to dissuade me, including telling me the salary was $26,000 a year, demanding I have Samoan heritage and making vague sartorial threats. "You're going to have to do a lot of cross-dressing segments," he said. "Andy looked good in low-cut gowns...
Marvin B. Tagaban, a member of the Class Day committee that invited O'Brien, said the speech had the exact comedic touch the selection committee was looking for after last year's more dry address by former Sen. Alan K. Simpson (R.-Ariz...
...Before O'Brien and Lentz elicited laughter from the audience, a number of students were visibly moved to tears by Ellison...