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Help me think of a word that describes a fawning biography.
What is a word, kinda like hagiography but not, that would describe a fawning, sychophantic biography of a leader or person in power?
Something that relates to a historical practice of writing...
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Calling the author a lickspittle.
I wouldn't use paean as a pejorative.
You could, I suppose, describe the author of the biography as a lickspittle.
Is that it's the technical term for the biography of a saint.
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Biography of Walt Whitman, lol
Hold on to love
<Rot> I have more patience than Jesus
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at neo-geo):
They had livejournal in 2000
You people have a matter of days to buy my games
Yo... .
09-02-11 11:39 PM <68k> cdamm, best new member.
Originally Posted by Doctor Shroom We need more noobs like cdamn and less like this fucknugget .
Honors english rules.
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I need to write a 4 page paper due tomorrow. It is a biography of William Shakespeare. Where can i find a fairly short website on this so i can copy and paste then just edit. Please help + rep for any decent answer.
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at majorleaguegaming):
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Ask your Facebook Friends
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LCW biography "Dare to be Champion" Hey,
anyone know if it is available in europe? My Amazon/Google/eBay research didn't bring up anything so would be nice if someone knows where to get it.
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at badmintoncentral):
+1
Finally a book I might enjoy reading! Actually, I have the English copy in Malaysia and it has a pretty poor translation! I think the Chinese... .
I would love to read it.
Agree it would be awesome to know where/when I can order an English copy of his book .
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A few years ago, elizabeth taylor's son micheal wilding junior, gave interviews about his life, in three parts, in hello magazine. Does anyone know if it was from a book? Has he written a biography?
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theanswerbank):
Why do many spell..Michael..incorrectly? because i am rushing and still getting used to my bifoculers!! ah...but you did it twice ;0) For gawds sake Zhukov does it matter? We all know what she meant.(The English Police are out again)
Sorry I can't answer... .
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Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:31 pm by Toy Maker
Bob Carver Biography I have talked to Bob about possibly doing a biography on him, and am looking for topics and structure to add.
If you have any ideas of what would make an intersting read, post your ideas here,...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at carveraudio):
If you feel it would pm by stevewithrow
Re: Bob Carver Biography....
It's a nine pager.
Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:56 pm by kingman
Re: Bob Carver Biography James....I have just acquired a 1999 be applied to questions and a subsequent biography project.
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What's that I hear ninny boys? The unofficial Vinnie Vincent biography 'burnin' bridges' found a publisher, oh boy. Over 100 interviews and pictures from the original artists. Check amazon and other fine retailers soon. Now go to bed wusy boys. Touchy...
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Some thoughts by Karl Rove on the state of Romney's campaign.
http://www.rove.com/articles/362
The crucial bit:
Quote: : With his substantial war chest, Mr. Romney can easily saturate airwaves, stuff mailboxes, and jam phone lines to win most contests...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at armchairgeneral):
Money, biography and good looks will not be enough to show that he has ideas - and the right ....
Money, biography and good looks
The crucial bit:
I think Karl Rove got it right.
Articles/362
The crucial bit:
I think Karl Rove got it right.
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Http://www.maximumpc.com/article/new...graphy_reveals
Excerpts from an upcoming biography of Steve Jobs written by Walter Isaacson are popping up all over the Web, and one of the more interesting tidbits sheds light on Apple's contempt for Android. It...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sgclub):
He so fearful cause it might be better and might destroy apple if not why so scared Status Update: Looking For a Life... .
Bull- shit android stole from apple....
Status Update: CAMFANATICS! 20-07-2010, 07:55 PM I wonder if this is true...Hmm.. .
Very serious.
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I am writing a biography on Paul Chambers and have already gathered a great deal of information on the man and his music. I have followed an earlier thread on this site and will be able to use some of the stuff contained. My request now is for further...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at talkbass):
You luck.
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