We did a lot of arm-twisting and cajoling.

We did a lot of arm-twisting and cajoling. She doesn't do many recitals, and most of her work is in Europe, and I got the distinct impression that she isn't the kind to go from city to city, doing a concert each night.

By the age of fifty, people are cooked.

We have an authentic German oompah band. We've also got the samba flamingo band from Southwest Harbor. ... They'll parade through and welcome people at the gate.

Putting our heads together collectively we could decide on the recipients of such a fund.

many of the newer businesses are niche offerings that have found merchandise and services that appeal to a broad section of people in the area.