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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
In particular, Tommy – lee’s portrayal of Two – face was more pathetic than Indian hockey – completely out of character, hopelessly out – of – depth, and looking for excuses to cover up bad performance.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Most trannies I know, or have met, don’t want a Stonewall – they want to keep their culture firmly underground (most are heterosexual, married men with kids, after all), but the fact that my portrayal of Antony’s transgender leans more towards the fetishistic side will anger some of the transgender community, but it’s a part of the transgender culture whether they like it or not, so tough false titties.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Herring is on the record as saying Roberts’ portrayal veered into unladylike behavior she would never have countenanced.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Could you discuss a bit your portrayal of her?
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Title: The Dark Side of the Sun (4 /?) Rating: R Pairings: Undecided Warnings: Violence, character death, language… and people may have cause to take issue with my portrayal of our good Commissioner…
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Comment on this post with constructive criticism regarding my portrayal of Lal Mirch.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Bill subliminal self needs must furthermore upping your NCoverExplorer portrayal so as to the that be 1.3.5 beta.] Enrolled advanced: ncoverexplorer ncover nant msbuild
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
“Are you looking forward to Jackson’s portrayal of The Octopus?
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In Wikipedia:
“That comported with Jones’ portrayal of the Temple overall as a” rainbow family.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Which brings me to what I WILL NOT be including in my portrayal of Jacob.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Taylor Hicks provided an interview with MTV’s Jim Cantiello about his “Grease’ ’ gig and the influences behind his Teen Angel portrayal.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
(In addition, my portrayal of Mitt Romney is ENTIRELY FICTIONAL and I mean no disrespect to the actual person, or his campaign, or his supporters.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Also, The Onion Movie officially has my favorite portrayal of tabletop RPGs evar.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Title: The Dark Side of the Sun (3 /?) Rating: R Pairings: Undecided Warnings: Violence, character death, language… and people may have cause to take issue with my portrayal of our good Commissioner…
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In the Brown Corpus:
Out of the entire cast I alone received good notices for my portrayal of a psychopathic killer.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
Miller’s portrayal of women is what it’s always been: they’re sex objects, but capable sex objects.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
According to a TVSquad article, which quotes an AP wire service report, Haysbert said, “My portrayal of David Palmer may have helped open the eyes of th e American people.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:
In 2006 I was awarded with a Barrymore Award for my portrayal of Caliban in their production of “The Tempest.”
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In Wikipedia:
In the late 1960s / early 1970s he was well known to British TV viewers for his portrayal of chief accountant Willy Izard, the “conscience” to hard – nosed oil company industrialist Brian Stead (played by Geoffrey Keen) in the BBC series “The Troubleshooters” (1965 – 72).
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