Talent Sentence Examples
My talent lies with the mind.
His talent is for narrative and description.
Whatever Natural talent she had, she'd somehow turned her brother from a vamp back into a human.
So, Elisabeth gets her musical talent from you.
The new essays in this volume were mostly critical, but one of them, in which perhaps his guessing talent is seen at its best, "The Divisions of the Irish Family," is an elaborate discussion of a problem which has long puzzled both Celtic scholars and jurists; and in another, "On the Classificatory System of Relationship," he propounded a new explanation of a series of facts which, he thought, might throw light upon the early history of society, at the same time putting to the test of those facts the theories he had set forth in Primitive Marriage.
Her talent is the ability to move in stealth mode.
We test them to see what the talent is and where to assign them.
All the best of me belongs to her--there is not a talent, or an aspiration or a joy in me that has not been awakened by her loving touch.
He had a considerable talent for this work and was often employed on similar occasions.
You were only inattentive, but you had talent--oh yes, you had talent!
AdvertisementAyala persuaded his sister to appear as the heroine of his comedy, La primera Dama, and the innovation, if it scandalized some of his townsmen, permitted him to develop his talent more freely.
From his youth he was diligent in his studies and a great reader, and during his college life showed a marked talent for extemporaneous speaking.
Turgot was struck with the talent they displayed, and by virtue of his patronage Vergniaud, having gone to Paris, was admitted to the college of Plessis.
She almost equalled her husband in knowledge, and infinitely excelled him in talent and in tact.
Impelled by his convictions and talent, supported by the emperor Napoleon III.
AdvertisementIn 1730 he entered the Mazarin College under the Jansenists, who soon perceived his exceptional talent, and, prompted perhaps by a commentary on the Epistle to the Romans which he produced in the first year of his philosophical course, sought to direct it to theology.
Augustus, who showed neither talent nor inclination for government, was content to leave Poland under the influence of Russia, and Saxony to the rule of his ministers.
Among the other writers previous to the Revolution mention must be made of John Ray the botanist and of John Evelyn, both men of great talent and research, whose works are still in high estimation.
As a boy he showed much talent, which was carefully trained under his father's eye.
Ali was a valiant man, but had no great talent as a ruler.
AdvertisementHe'd never thought much of that talent, the ability to see into someone.
He cursed the talent that initially drew him to her, forced to wait for the fog to clear.
Such superb self-confidence can accomplish much, and it undoubtedly helped to form Fustel's talent and to give to his style that admirable concision which subjugates even when it fails to convince; but a student instinctively distrusts an historian who settles the most controverted problems with such impassioned assurance.
His talent enabled him to weld together the mixed southern clans which became incorporated under Judah, and to build up a monarchy which represented the highest conception of national life possible under the circumstances.
This exclusiveness naturally strengthened the popularity and power of the districts, where energy and talent found a scope elsewhere denied.
AdvertisementHerculano had greater book learning than Scott, but lacked descriptive talent and skill in dialogue.
Even in an imitative artist such precocity of talent is remarkable, and the date is therefore open to legitimate doubt.
This masterpiece of historiography was composed in 1225 or 1226 by a professional poet of talent at the request of William, son of the marshal.
Neither can the London silversmiths, though they employed the best talent available, particularly in the decade following the Great Exhibition of 1851, be credited with much influencing the art metal revival.
They have no genius or talent for comparatively humble questions of taxation and finance, commerce and manufacturers and agriculture.
It frustrated to Betsy who spent hours on the Internet seeking the most effective uses of Howie's talent.
For someone who needs more power, it's a very useful talent.
She was also able to turn objects into something else, a rare talent.
Waiting for professional business, he was content to act as court crier for two dollars and a half a day; but he soon gave indications of his talent, and his studious habits and attention to his cases rapidly brought him clients.
After being educated at the high school of Edinburgh and at Durham, he attended the literary and law classes at the university of Edinburgh, and becoming in 1810 a member of the Edinburgh faculty of advocates, he for some time enjoyed the intimate acquaintance of Cockburn, Jeffrey, Scott and other distinguished men whose talent then lent lustre to the Scottish bar.
In both fields he displayed much talent, and by writing his Synopsis of the Indian Tribes within the United States East of the Rocky Mountains and in the British and Russian Possessions in North America (1836), and by founding the American Ethnological Society of New York in 1842, he earned the title of "Father of American Ethnology."
Afewyearsafter Constantinople passed into the hands of the Ottomans, some ghazels, the work of the contemporary Tatar prince, Mir `Ali Shir, who under the nom de plume of Nevayi wrote much that shows true talent and poetic feeling, found their way to the Ottoman capital, where they were seen and copied by Ahmed Pasha, one of the viziers of Mahommed II.
In a temperate and learned speech, based on Fox's declaration against constitution-mongering, he supported both the enfranchising and the disfranchising clauses, and easily disposed of the cries of "corporation robbery," "nabob representation," "opening for young men of talent," &c. The following year (1832) found Campbell solicitor-general, a knight and member for Dudley, which he represented till 1834.
In the 17th century we find Ludovico Sergardi (Quinto Settano), a Latinist and satirical writer of much talent and culture; but the most original and brilliant figure in Sienese literature is that of Girolamo Gigli (1660-1722), author of the Gazzettino, La Sorellina di Don Pilone, Il Vocabolario cateriniano and the Diario ecclesiastico.
His talent in finance won him a distinguished place in the chamber.
Their country was rich in figs, vines and olive trees; the silver mines in the mountain range of Dysorum brought in a talent a day to their conqueror Alexander.
It came into existence in KiOto and was thence transferred to Yedo (Tokyo), where the greatest of Japanese playwrights, Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1724), and a musician of exceptional talent, Takemoto Gidayu, collaborated to render this puppet drama a highly popular entertainment.
The tempestuous politics of the war and reconstruction period suited his aggressive nature and constructive talent.
While in England he had made active use of his remarkable talent for pamphleteering.
The specimens we possess are not devoid of talent or of a certain happy art of expression.
But the Montagnards made up by their fanatical, or desperate, energy and boldness for what they lacked in talent or in numbers.
Mickiewicz had had a predecessor, but of far less talent, Casimir Brodzinski (1791-1835).
He had been introduced to Richelieu in 1623, and by his humour and his talent as a raconteur soon made himself indispensable to the cardinal.
Thus foot, digit, palm, cubit, stadium, mile, talent, mina, stater, drachm, obol, pound, ounce, grain, metretes, medimrius, modius, hin and many others mean nothing exact unless qualified by the name of their country or city.
By the theory of maris 1/5 of 20.6 cubed is 1755; by maris = Assyrian talent, 1850, in place of 1850 or 1980 stated above; hence the more likely theory of weight, rather than cubit, connexion is nearer to the facts.
The theories of connexion give, for the value of the cotyle, metretes = Aeginetan talent --
This is the system of the "Babylonian" talent, by Herodotus = 70 minae Euboic, by Pollux = 70 minae Attic, by Aelian = 72 minae Attic, and, therefore, about 470,000 grains.
In Syria, as early as the 15th century B.C., the tribute of the Rutennu, of Naharaina, Megiddo, Anaukasa, &c. (34), is on a basis of 454-484 kats, or 300 shekels (1/10 talent) of 226 grains.
The talent was of 120 minae of 5400, or 3000 shekels, shown by the talent from Herculaneum, TA, 660,000 and by the weight inscribed PONDO CXXV.
The Alexandrian talent of Festus, 12,000 denarii, is the same talent again.
The largest weight is the "wood" talent of Syria (18) = 6 Roman talents, or 1,860,000, evidently 120 Antioch minae of 15,500 or 2 x 7750.
It also passed into Italy, but in a smaller multiple of 35 drachmae, or 1/4th of the Greek mina; 12 Italian weights (44) bearing value marks (which cannot therefore be differently attributed) show a libra of 2400 or 1/4th of 9600, which was divided in unciae and sextulae, and the full-sized mina is known as the 24 uncia mina, or talent of 120 librae of Vitruvius and Isidore (18) = 9900.
The 80-grain system, as we have seen, was probably formed by binarily dividing the 10 shekels, or "stone"; and it had a talent (Abydus lion) of 5000 drachmae; this is practically identical with the talent of 6000 Attic drachmae.
So the talent of the 80-grain system was sexagesimally divided for the mina which was afterwards adopted by Solon.
In literature it is constantly referred to; but we may notice the "general mina" (Cleopatra), in Egypt, 16 unciae=6600; the Ptolemaic talent, equal to the Attic in weight and divisions (Hero, Didymus); the Antiochian talent, equal to the Attic (Hero); the treaty of the Romans with Antiochus, naming talents of 80 librae, i.e.
His work was destroyed,' but the copious extracts which we find in Lactantius, Augustine, Jerome, Macarius Magnus and others show how profoundly he had studied the Christian writings, and how great ' was his talent for real historical research.
His early mastery of classical literature led him to the study of classic monuments in classic lands, while his equally conspicuous talent for mathematics gave him the laws of form and proportion in architectural design.
Young men of talent, on the contrary, found his instruction most stimulating, and after Bowditch's death in 1838 Peirce stood first among American mathematicians.
After a brief reign, characterized, it is said, by dignity and talent, he died in July 1274, suffocated, according to the generally received accounts, by his own fat.
Educated at the Boulogne municipal college, where he distinguished himself and showed much artistic talent, he went to England in 1839 when eighteen as professor of French and drawing at a boys' school at Stratford-on-Avon.
Alford was a not inconsiderable artist, as his picture-book, The Riviera (1870), shows, and he had abundant musical and mechanical talent.
His brilliant talent, which seems to have been formed by the influence of that world of statues with which Louis XIV.
While still a youth his talent became known to Sulpicius Severus, who had estates in that neighbourhood, and in 395 Sulpicius, who probably baptized him, sent him with letters to Paulinus of Nola, where he met with a friendly reception.
The grand pensionary was nominally the paid servant of the States of Holland, but his functions were such as to permit a man of talent and industry in the stadholderless republic to exercise control in all departments of policy and of government.
Scaliger called him "a povertystricken talent, slow in operation; his work is very commonplace; he aped his father."
It was this lack of native talent which compelled Gustavus frequently to employ the services of foreign adventurers like Berent von Mehlen, John von Hoja, Konrad von Pyhy and others.
He became a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives; and on the 9th of March 1832 issued an address "To the people of Sangamon county" which betokens talent and education far beyond mere ability to "read, write and cipher," though in its preparation he seems to have had the help of a friend.
To this fact is largely due the excellence of the Germans in grandiose decorative painting and sculpture, a talent for the exercise of which plenty of scope has been given them by the numerous public buildings and memorials raised since the war of 1870.
What chiefly wounded him was a cruel review in Blackwood, written in the worst style of unreasoning abuse; but the enthusiasm of private friends, together with their wiser criticism, did much to help him and to foster his talent.
Louis Francois Joseph, prince de Conti (1734-1814), son of the preceding, possessed considerable talent as a soldier, and distinguished himself during the Seven Years' War.
So long as the centre of the Islamic world was not in Egypt, the best talent was attracted elsewhere; but after the fall of Bagdad, Cairo became the chief seat of Islamic learning, and this rank, chiefly owing to the university of Azhar, it has ever since continued to maintain.
In future all posts in Egypt were to be open to all classes of the inhabitants; the conduct of affairs was to be committed to the men of talent, virtue, and learning; and in proof of the statement that the French were sincere Moslems the overthrow of the papal authority in Rome was alleged.
The Enevaelde, or absolute monarchy, also distinctly benefited the whole Danish state by materially increasing its reserve of native talent.
Hans Tausen, the bishop of Ribe (1494-1561), continued Pedersen's work, but with far less literary talent.
The number of writers of some talent was very great, but genius was wanting.
The early death of Ole Samsoe (1759-1796) prevented the development of a dramatic talent that gave rare promise.
His talent reached its height in the novel called Little Folk (1880), a most admirable study of lower middle-class life in Copenhagen.
The principal theatres are liberally open to fresh dramatic talent of every kind, and the great fondness of the Danes for this form of entertainment gives unusual scope for experiments in halls or private theatres; nothing is too eccentric to hope to obtain somewhere a fair hearing.
She had shown precocious talent, and was sent to the school at Haddington where Edward Irving (q.v.) was a master.
His orthodoxy was, however, unimpeachable, his talent conspicuous, and in 1761 he was appointed lecturer on biblical exegesis, and preacher (Katechet) at the church of St Peter..
In the early days of Greece the Argives enjoyed high repute for their musical talent.
That this has for centuries been regarded as the main route northward from Kabul, the Buddhist relics of Bamian and Haibak bear silent witness; but it may be doubted whether Abdur Rahman's talent for roadmaking has not opened out better alternative lines.
He had a ready purse for men of talent, drawing them from England, Scotland, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
The old divisions of nobility, clergy and people were a maintained and their mutual rivalry encouraged; the nobles were won over by titles and by the splendour of the viceregal court, but many persons of low birth who showed talent were raised to high positions.
Cetywayo had inherited much of the military talent of his uncle Chaka, the organizer of the Zulu military system, and chafed under his father's peaceful policy towards his British and Boer neighbours.
The year before the Revolution broke out he, with some assistance from a man of similar but lesser talent, Champcenetz, 2 compiled a lampoon, entitled Petit Almanach de nos grands hommes pour 1788, in which some writers of actual or future talent and a great many nobodies were ridiculed in the most pitiless manner.
For several years Lacordaire studied at Dijon, showing a marked talent for rhetoric; this led him to the pursuit of law, and in the local debates of the advocates he attained a high celebrity.
He established schools throughout his empire for the education of both Hindus and Moslems, and he gathered round him many men of literary talent, among whom may be mentioned the brothers Feizi and Abul Fazl.
From his early youth he gave promise of great military talent, and served his apprenticeship in the science of war under Zolkiewski in the Muscovite campaigns of 1610-1612, and under Chodkiewicz in 1617-1618.
A study of his works reveals an unusual combination of skill and originality in the mathematical treatment of many of the most difficult problems of astronomy, an unfailing patience and sagacity in dealing with immense masses of numerical results, and a talent for observation of the highest order.
The noticeable barrenness of Italian literature at this period is referable to the fact that men of genius and talent devoted themselves to erudition and struggled to express their thoughts and feelings in a speech which was not natural.
From his early years he displayed an extraordinary talent and appetite for knowledge, and as soon as he had completed his own education he began to teach with distinguished success grammar, rhetoric, divinity and philosophy.
His great organizing talent and oratorical power quickly made him one of the leaders of the socialists and their chief spokesman in parliament.
Of singularly alert faculties, with a remarkable knowledge of the men and history of his country, and an extraordinary memory, his masterful talent for politics and state-craft, together with his captivating manner and engaging personality, gave him, for nearly two decades, an unrivalled hold upon the fealty and affection of his party.
Unity and vigour were scarcely to be expected from a many-headed administration composed of men of mediocre talent whose contrary opinions speedily gave rise to contending factions.
Talent had been shown by certain individuals, but no healthy school of Swedish poetry had been founded, and the latest imitators of Stjernhjelm had lost every vestige of taste and independence.
This period of less than forty years was particularly Gustavian rich in literary talent, and the taste of the people Period.
A man of great talent, he was a violent reactionary, and suffered from the consequences of an attitude so unpopular.
In 1879 the success of his realistic novel, The Red Room, fixed universal attention upon his talent.
Three other volumes followed in 1894, 1895 and 1897, each displaying to further advantage the versatility and sensuous splendour of Frdding's talent, as well as its somewhat scandalous recklessness.
Drama has rarely flourished in Sweden, but several of the poets mentioned above have written important plays, and, somewhat earlier, the socialistic problempieces of Anne Charlotte Edgren-Leffler, duchess of Cajanello (1849-1893), possessed considerable dramatic talent, working under a direct impulse from Ibsen; but her greatest gift was as a novelist.
Halifax, however, concludes by desiring to moderate the roughness of his picture by emphasizing the excellence of his intellect and memory and his mechanical talent, by deprecating a too censorious judgment and by dwelling upon the disadvantages of his bringing up, the difficulties and temptations of his position, and on the fact that his vices were those common to human frailty.
Yet even in this, his most characteristic talent, his proneness to exaggeration, the attraction which coarse and repulsive images have for his mind, and the tendency to sacrifice general effect to minuteness of detail not infrequently mar his best effects.
Large numbers settled in Holland, where their commercial talent afterwards greatly assisted the Dutch in their rivalry with the Portuguese.
Speaking generally, the cancioneiros form monotonous reading owing to their poverty of ideas and conventionality of metrical forms and expression, but here and there men of talent who were poets by profession and better acquainted with Provencal literature endeavoured to lend their work variety by the use of difficult processes like the lexaprem and by introducing new forms like the pastorela and the descort.
In Santarem appeared Antonio Prestes, a magistrate who drew from his judicial experience but evinced more knowledge of folk-lore than dramatic talent, while Camoens himself was so far influenced by Gil Vicente, whose plays he had perhaps seen performed in Lisbon, that in spite of his Coimbra training he never exchanged the old forms for those of the classical comedy.
The Relic conveys the impressions of a journey in Palestine and in parts suggests his indebtedness to Flaubert, but its mysticism is entirely new and individual; while the versatility of his talent further appears in The Correspondence of Fradique Mendes, where acute observation is combined with brilliant satire or rich humour.
Some earlier stories, such as The Wheels of Chance (1896) and Love and Mr Lewisham (1900), had proved his talent for drawing character, and pure phantasies like The War of the Worlds (1898) his abundant invention; but Kipps (1905) and Tono-Bungay (1909) showed a great advance in artistic power.
He was the founder of the first political and literary review, and he had a genius for discovering talent, and the merit of assisting it.
Canning, who had the best reason for knowing, defended the unreformed system on the ground that its very anomalies opened a variety of paths by which talent could make its way into parliament, and thus produced an assembly far more widely representative than could be expected from a more uniform and logical system.
He was the only rebel leader in the Mutiny who showed any conspicuous military talent.
The Right Centre, sometimes called the Monarchiens,were a large body and included several men of talent, notably Mounier and Malouet, as well as many men of rank and wealth.
Inferior to these men in talent, Brissot de Warville, a restless pamphleteer, exerted more influence over the party which has sometimes gone by his name.
Every calling and profession was made free to all French citizens, and in the public service the principle of an open career for talent was adopted.
They show exceptional talent and industry, but their value is impaired by the spirit of system and by strong prepossessions.
At this period the unequal and uncertain talent of Cooper would seem to have been at its best.
He did not shrink from any of the consequences of thin theory, for he would give the same remuneration to the worst mason as to a Phidias; but he looks forward also to a period in human development when the present inequality in the talent and capacity of men would be reduced to an inappreciable minimum.
In his later years he gave much of his time and talent to the interests of children, editing papers for boys and dedicating hundreds of his finest songs to children.
In the meantime the provinces of the Netherlands had revolted against the arbitrary and oppressive Spanish rule, and Don John of Austria, who had been sent as governorgeneral to restore order, had found himself helpless in face of the superior talent and personal influence of the prince of Orange, who had succeeded in uniting all the provinces in common resistance to the civil and religious tyranny of Philip. In the autumn of 1577 Farnese was sent to join Don John at the head of reinforcements, and it was mainly his prompt decision at a critical moment that won the battle of Gemblours (1578).
He was an able man, with a special talent for finance, free from all taint of personal corruption, and sincerely solicitous for the honour of Athens, but enslaved to popularity, and without principles of policy.
The open audition threw up lots of great talent.
It is because people 's talent is locked away in the store cupboard at the back and is not out on the shelves.
Since 1994, her filmography has been peppered with many different character roles and Sandra has shown that she will not be typecast; her talent is as diverse and original as the actress herself.
His mother was one of a family named Winston, of Welsh descent, noted for conversational and musical talent.
He was weak, vacillating and ineffective as a politician, lacking in judgment and decision, and without any great parliamentary talent.
Three of the seven poets were drinking in a garden when Firdousi approached, and wishing to get rid of him without rudeness, they informed him who they were, and told him that it was their custom to admit none to their society but such as could give proof of poetical talent.
According to his own account, he was the twenty-fourth of twenty-nine children, and was early remarkable for precocious talent.
Slight as these sketches are, they show considerable dramatic talent and an Aristophanic wit.
The four volumes of the Meditations, the Harmonies and the Recueillements, which contained the prime of his verse, are perhaps the most monotonous reading to be found anywhere in work of equal bulk by a poet of equal talent.
His talent for electrical engineering was soon shown, and his progress was rapid; so that in 1852 he was appointed engineer to the Magnetic Telegraph Company, and in that capacity superintended the laying of lines in various parts of the British Isles, including in 1853 the first cable between Great Britain and Ireland, from Portpatrick to Donaghadee.
Miss Sullivan, whose ability as a teacher must be considered almost as marvellous as the talent of her pupil, was throughout her devoted companion.
Down to this time he had never made any pretensions to literary skill or talent, but on being approached by the Century Magazine with a request for some articles he undertook the work in order to keep the wolf from the door.
In 1858 he was appointed traffic manager to the Compagnie de Chemins de fer du Midi, a post in which he gave proof of his remarkable talent for organization, and in 1862 returned to the engineering service (in which he attained in 1886 the rank of inspector-general).
Gaj was a poet of considerable talent, and one of the founders of Croatian journalism.
His talent as a boy attracted the attention of George Dance, junior, the architect, who with other friends helped him on.
Of talent there was enough and to spare in the Assembly; what was conspicuously lacking was common sense and a practical knowledge of affairs.
Many of its members were sons of the bourgeoisie, men who having been educated at college, thanks to some charitablt, agency, in the pride of learning, and raised above their original station, were ready for anything but had achieved nothing They bad plenty of talent at c0mmand, were full of classical tirades against tyranny, and, though sensitive enough in their private life, were bloodthirsty butchers in their public relations.
But his nature was cold, unsympathetic and calculating, combined with a talent for intrigue, to which was added an excellent memory and a ready wit.
The battle of Sacile, where he fought against the Austrian army of the Archduke John, did not yield proofs of military talent on the part of Eugene or of Macdonald; but on the retreat of the enemy into Austrian territory (owing to the disasters of their main army on the Danube) Eugene's forces pressed them vigorously and finally won an important victory at Raab in the heart of the Austrian empire.
Moreover, his preferences for at least an aristocratic republic were shared by many other men of talent.
He gave early proofs of rare talent, and after studying at the university of Pavia he passed as doctor of law in 1789.
I awoke to the meaning of the words talent, fame, celebrity."
It was another principle that his chief exertions should be bestowed on the intermediate class of talent, as the geniuses would help themselves, and the dunces were beyond remedy.
He'd almost forgotten that the word for Oracle in his native tongue also meant soul-reader, the dual nature of a woman whose talent allowed her to see a person's soul and future with a simple touch.
She was getting a better grip on her newfound talent and was now able to predict the winner of their rounds—without flashes of their deaths.
Sometimes we find Naturals, humans with the ability to track Czerno's creatures or to heal our kind or some other natural talent.
What little talent he'd possessed, he disguised in hard work and determination until he'd risen to his zenith—mediocrity.
Randy is a sharp kid—man—with a bushel full of talent and the brains to go with it.
An unmistakable Natural with a unique talent, she was likely in the Guardians' databases.
She expressed disdain at the adulation the industry gives to beauty over talent.
Heller's surprising ability to get into the mind of a middle-aged spinster also illustrates her strong talent for imaginative empathy.
His talent is at the top of the range for an amateur film maker.
Passionate about football, Derrick focused on his natural talent for the game of basketball.
Look out for prodigious talent Mark Allen in the semi finals.
His talent is quite prodigious and we are looking forward seeing him at this level where I am sure he will be very effective.
He was very accident-prone child with a particular talent for head injuries that would have most parents investigated these days!
On the field, the young crop of talent continued to make excellent progress, with notable achievements at all levels.
Outstanding levels of performance in areas such as memory, chess, sports or music are commonly ascribed to innate talent.
Sarah helped cook bangers and mash before displaying another talent as a Spice Girl during the evening's entertainment.
Ellenâs artistic talent blossomed during her marriage to Edward.
It's a tremendous boon to the ego, to your sense of self-reliance, to your feeling about your own talent.
Now the former headhunter wants not only to keep Polish talent in Poland, but to reverse the brain drain.
It was at Cambridge that Armitage found his talent for writing catchy, jolly tunes that were popular with his fellow undergraduates.
But poetry is not her only talent - she is also a riveting cabaret chanteuse, entertaining with her own brand of twisted tunes.
He was 46 and a friend for almost 25 years â a research chemist of great talent and an atheist.
His natural talent threw the crowd into a frenzy, resulting in a night of laugh-out-loud comedy.
The recent report shows that, in a fierce global competition for the best talent, the UK is in danger of losing.
He later developed a taste for secular music and entered numerous talent contests, eventually landing a record deal with Fantasy in 1968.
It celebrates the DC athletes who risk life and limb as the ultimate culmination of team talent in the action sports community.
Each is expertly designed by Claire, an experienced cake decorator with natural artistic flair and an inspired talent for sugarcraft.
There is every reason to feel excited about the film, however, given the wealth of talent involved.
Above everything else, of course, he brings his own talent; we all know he's a very fast driver.
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But my midfield foursome is completed on the right side by the attacking talent of Kaka.
There is also a dearth of creative talent in the wake of the Cambodian genocide.
Library News On 4 th July the library hosted an author visit from an exciting talent writing in the fantasy genre, Oisin McGann.
The other talent we remember Lara for is her ability to shoot people whilst bouncing around like an Olympic gymnast on game day.
Almiro has been most selective on your behalf; choosing to display mostly homegrown artistic talent for you.
Asian cinema is becoming the new hotbed of talent in the Horror genre.
More than just a groundbreaking shopping experience, the Quiggins Center is a long-established hothouse for Liverpool's creative talent.
A very hyperactive comedian, whose talent lies in the delivery.
The frustrating thing for Doherty's fans is that beneath all the tabloid hysteria lies a genuine talent.
His talent was recognized by American impresario Colonel Bateman who promptly whisked him off to the Lyceum Theater where he made his name.
Throughout the term lessons are taught to whole classes - 30 beginner instrumentalists grappling with their newfound talent is a sight to behold!
Now, finally, they've reached a landmark that should draw attention from anyone who cares about homegrown talent.
We have lost valuable talent from almost every base and every occupational specialty, including mission-critical linguists and infantry men.
He is a very pious man and regularly prays to God for that rare talent needed to become a musical maestro of reknown.
Another hidden talent was his skill in making marmalade to a secret family recipe.
Martha burk how strong players the amazing talent.
A waste of talent is always tragic, and there can only be hope his next offering can rise above such mediocrity.
One of the authors most popular and widely read books, marrying the mistress shows Joanna's wonderful storytelling talent at its very best.
The village pantomime is also a great addition to the celebrations; there is some amazing talent out there.
Values dear in being asked to vince van patten integrated talent financing.
What a great pity to see a project with such remarkable talent vanish.
He oozes talent while lacking pretension, improvisation is in his blood, and as a pianist, he is almost virtuosic.
The television producer Jack Good was also keen to benefit from the flow of new teenage talent provided by Larry Parnes.
Very little talent is required for the majority of the free interactive music programs available on the web.
Certainly a player with the talent to keep pace with Wimbledon's ambition to rise through the non-league pyramid.
The club became renowned for nurturing youthful talent starting with the famous ' Busby Babes ' .
Despite her parents ' opposition, Jess joins a ladies football team and gets spotted by a talent scout.
The story follows a talent scout 's journey to China in search of his missing daughter.
In 2004 VOLBEAT reaches the semifinals in Denmarks biggest music talent competition LIVE CONTEST.
A scheme such as we have developed at the Royal Institution, where monthly talks showcase upcoming scientific talent, is only the beginning.
I have developed projects in Lozells and presented talent showcases for young people demonstrating traditional music and dance.
Such places benefit from a virtuous circle, or upward spiral, whereby talent attracts talent.
His idea for a school to nurture talent outside the commercial sector was first discussed in the early 1990s.
On the Cross takes a look at the production line of emerging talent at Saints.
Compiled by Keith himself, this is a first look into the world of a major songwriting talent!
The Association also works with its members to attract the top talent into the industry.
Valkyrie's musical talent first revealed itself at a similar time.
How do you nurture the nation's foremost creative talent?
I tried to is raw natural talent actual reductions in.
Destination Scotland Scotland's first priority is to nurture and retain home-grown talent by striving to meet hopes and aspirations.
This success demonstrates the great story-telling and film-making talent that we have in the UK.
I hope your readers will support this dinner and join me for a celebration of Welsh sporting talent on the 28th February 2004.
The Script Factory has become one of Europe's leading development organizations working to support screenwriters by finding and developing new screenwriting talent.
It was 1966, and record company talent scouts were still touring the Village looking for " the new Dylan " .
Full-Screen teleprompter - The full-screen teleprompter will enable you and other talent in your video to read your script from a distance.
It takes place at the end of the lent term and showcases a wealth of talent from the student body and residents of Cambridge.
Even in private theatricals it was no longer possible to persuade him to exercise the talent which he had often shown that he possessed.
I have a thimbleful of talent but everybody finds me funny and that results in pop.
He proposes similar thought experiments to cover contingencies such as unemployment and having a poor endowment of marketable talent.
With over 35 years experience, this family owned toyshop has something for every interest and talent.
He had been given a typewriter by Louisa Wallis, wife of the Hollywood producer Hal Wallis, who believed he had talent.
Loz also presents the Sunday Evening Session, keeping an eye on the local music scene, particularly up-and-coming new talent.
Darwin, already well-disposed toward Bates, became increasingly convinced of his worth and talent as the year progressed.
All of them bear witness to a glorious past, characterized by a talent for living life to the fullest.
Nicholas Royle Already published as a poet and translator, David Constantine is now emerging as a short-story writer of considerable talent.
Innocent was genial, skilled in flattery, and popular with the Romans, but he lacked talent and relied on the stronger will of Cardinal della Rovere, afterwards Julius II.
The question is one which practical railway men have long since ceased to argue on general principles; they recognize that the answer depends upon the respective degree of talent and integrity which characterize the business community on the one hand and the government officials on the other.
It was published partly in compliance with his father's wishes, who thought that the proof of some literary talent might introduce him favourably to public notice, and secure the recommendation of his friends for some appointment in connexion with the mission of the English plenipotentiaries to the congress at Augsburg which was at that time in contemplation.
The commentaries are of course intolerably diffuse and tedious, a great deal of them is now quite unreadable; yet, on the other hand, one has not unfrequently occasion to admire the sound linguistic perception and the critical talent of the author.'
All the earlier accounts agree that he had a winning personality and considerable talent, but he was badly educated, systematically terrorized by a brutal governor and hopelessly debauched by corrupt pages, and grew up a semi-idiot.
Mimetic posture-dances (Shosagoto) were always introduced as interludes; past and present indiscriminately contributed to the playwrights subjects; realism was carried to extremes; a revolving stage and all mechanical accessories were supplied; female parts were invariably taken by males, who attained almost incredible skill in these simulations; a chorusrelic of the Nochanted expositions of profound sentiments or thrilling incidents; and histrionic talent of the very highest order was often displayed.
The Occident does not yet appear to have full realized the existence of such talent in Japan; partly perhaps because its displays in former times were limited chiefly to swordfurniture, possessing little interest for the average European or American; and partly because the Japanese have not yet learned to adapt their skill to foreign requirements.
As member of the Committee of Public Safety, he devoted himself particularly to the question of food-supplies, and it was only by dint of dogged perseverance and great administrative talent that he was successful in coping with this difficult problem.
Besides showing talent as a poet, he has also written some good plays, as "The Jew" (Zid), Cola di Rienzi, and Kiejstut.
Then at Abydus, or more probably from Babylonia, there is the large bronze lion-weight, stated to have been originally 400,500 grains; this has been continually divided by 60 by different writers, regardless of the fact (Rev. arch., 1862, 30) that it bears the numeral 100; this therefore is certainly a talent of 100 minae of 4005; and as the mina is generally 50 shekels in Greek systems it points to a weight of 80.1.
Sadoleto had a remarkable talent for affairs and approved himself a faithful servant of the papacy in many difficult negotiations under successive popes, especially as a peacemaker; but he was no bigoted advocate of papal authority, and the great aim of his life was to win back the Protestants by peaceful persuasion - he would never countenance persecution - and by putting Catholic doctrine in a conciliatory form.
As physiognomists (see Physiognomy) their talent was undoubted, and according to Vanini there was no need to mount to the house-top to cast a nativity.
Certainly a player with the talent to keep pace with Wimbledon 's ambition to rise through the non-league pyramid.
Is raw natural talent was to make between the umbrella.
However, as time passed they began to use their imagination and it was hugely rewarding to watch them enjoying themselves using their talent.
In a football club, the manager has to scout for talent, and having found it work out what he can afford.
The vocal talent of the choir of Humphry Davy School serenaded shoppers at the Wharfside last week.
The performances will showcase international talent, alongside music from the unusual quartet, who originate from Reading.
Showcasing an array of talent, visual styles and social themes that put modern India under the microscope.
The music day will provide a wide range of musical airwaves roaming across the castle grounds and is a great chance to showcase talent.
Final year students in Commercial Music Production worked with staff to produce the annual showcase of unsigned talent, this year held in Liverpool.
It 's an engrossing showcase for some impressive acting talent.
Celebration of My Sisters is a three-and-a-half-hour smorgasbord of black talent.
The world of is littered with such stories of individuals who have spurned talent and stability to snort white powder up their nostrils.
His unique style of playing has resulted in his performance today which is an extraordinary talent, simply because he makes music he loves.
There 's plenty of talent at this club still and once the injuries subside a bit we'll be fine.
Compiled by Keith himself, this is a first look into the world of a major songwriting talent !
How do you nurture the nation 's foremost creative talent?
Destination Scotland Scotland 's first priority is to nurture and retain home-grown talent by striving to meet hopes and aspirations.
It later plays an important role by bringing many names to light through its talent scouts.
The Script Factory has become one of Europe 's leading development organizations working to support screenwriters by finding and developing new screenwriting talent.
It was 1966, and record company talent scouts were still touring the Village looking for " the new Dylan ".
Full-Screen Teleprompter - The full-screen teleprompter will enable you and other talent in your video to read your script from a distance.
It takes place at the end of the Lent term and showcases a wealth of talent from the student body and residents of Cambridge.
Recording for Fantasy records, the group produced several albums in rapid succession featuring seasoned Cuban players and top-notch jazz talent.
Nevertheless, there 's undeniable talent on display here.
Johnny is an underrated talent and glad to see he will be in the hunt to win for Jaguar F1 next year.
For a player of his undoubted talent he does n't score enough goals.
The key is to unearth the very best talent - wherever it may be.
His talent for carving out life of the inanimate and random has to be unique in film history.
One member displayed unsuspected comic talent with her stories of life in the classroom.
The promotion of up-and-coming talent is a special priority at the MPS.
Outlined thus, Dexter 's novel might sound like an uplifting tale of talent triumphing over prejudice.
With the upswing in the economy in the mid-1990s, employers attracted new talent by offering increasingly generous salaries.
A vacillating character easily influenced by people of stronger personality than himself, Arran nevertheless had a great talent for self-preservation.
In 1914, while watching a friend rehearse at a vaudeville theater, she was approached by a talent scout for Fox.
A talent scout visits a Broadway booker to sell him a new vaudeville act he has seen.
To wangle that dream job, you'll need to create a reel that showcases your talent in a couple of minutes.
They spawned the creativity that fostered a wealth of talent in many areas, from science to satire.
Temples had sprung up all over the westernized world and the Order attracted a lot of heavyweight talent.
She told us that ' through working with libraries, Penguin 's promotion will offer some stunning reads, including fresh new writing talent.
Contestants performing in the talent show aspire to be discovered.
I would like to show my expertise in painting during the school talent show.
I thought the famous pop singer might be conceited, but she seems very humble about her talent.
The judges found it difficult to pick the person with the superlative performance in the talent show.
I've also witnessed master salespeople who are able to obtain far more money, talent and media attention than their product deserves.
When an individual possesses a talent or skill that can lead to a creative activity there is the opportunity to teach this to children.
If you knit or crochet, then you can use that talent to create a great homemade baby gift.
If you have the time and the talent, you can make your own infant clothes.
Judges are typically comprised of entertainment industry professionals, as well as top talent scouts and casting agents.
Virtues could include wishes such as good health, sunny disposition, intelligence, musical talent, artistic ability, etc. Along with the virtue, the "godmother" should write a personal note to the parents.
Many people are probably unaware of how much planning and artistic talent goes into the decor and design ot all types of Dallas buildings, from doctors' offices to fast food restaurants to libraries to apartment homes.
If you plan on building your own home or doing a major renovation on existing home, the expertise and talent of a qualified, professional interior designer is well worth the money.
And while it may seem like the number of talent shows on TV is outpacing the number of talented people, this is a talent show with a difference.
Rowley believed that, although Temple's design showed her lack of design experience, she has raw talent that can be molded.
Rowley wanted Donna gone, because she has not shown any remarkable talent, and that cannot be taught.
The judges debated the strengths and weaknesses of the contestants, weighing up Tym's ease in front of the camera against David's obvious talent.
Nursery wall murals require a great deal of time, talent and resources.
While talent and certification are helpful for success, there are no licensing restrictions, educational requirements or work experience constraints for interior decorators.
These "schools" also disguise themselves in the forms of talent searches, modeling competitions, and workshops.
However, if inspired by these words instead and if you have the talent, the drive, and the right look, then the stars just may be aligned in your direction.
All instructors are professional makeup artists active in the field, and they provide opportunities for students to hone their natural talent into true greatness.
Before his untimely death, he put out a few books with beautiful pictures, incredibly helpful tips for all levels of makeup art, and an incredible amount of showcased talent.
I prefer to use a flat shadow brush, such as Benefit's own The Talent Brush.
The multifaceted talent's penchant for over-the-top, often scandalous clothing left little to the imagination - one need only glance at a few performance photographs or music videos from that era to understand.
Do you have a hobby, a talent, or anything else you can share with others?
Many hiring managers and recruiters use this site to find new talent.
There's nothing wrong with trying to make money from your talent.
When you're starting out, it is important to portray a particular point of view and talent to your client.
Once you find subjects you have a passion for, use your talent to create a portfolio of your best shots to send to various editors, publishers or studio owners.
To be successful in the world of professional photography, you need talent, experience and marketing skills.
Fortunately, if you have decent photography skills, and know how to market your talent, you have a legitimate chance to make a viable income from your images.
A good photojournalist knows the value of combining talent and training to take stunning shots of newsworthy events from world wars to local flooding.
You've got the talent and the equipment, so why are your photographs falling short of perfection?
Investing your time and talent, along with the necessary expense, adds to the personalization of the gift.
If you don't feel like you have the talent or the time to create embellishments by hand, don't worry.
Remember, no matter the role you play, or hat you wear, talent never goes away.
Instant Star draws on the popularity of star-making talent competitions like American Idol to take a look at the life of a teen instantly thrust into the limelight when she wins a singing competition.
These events invite many different people looking for good talent.
New Faces Models and Talent website has a database of teenagers who are waiting to find modeling jobs.
If you want your child to succeed in modeling, travel will be a major part of the job.Look in your local phone books for modeling agents or talent agents.
No matter your talent or aspirations, you should always prepare your future for life after football.
In fact, singer Gwen Stefani was well known for designing her own clothes when she was in high school and now she's an actual designer (as well as a singer), so you never know where your talent may lead!
The trick is to find the right craft, activity or ability to showcase that talent and help develop it.
You can also reach out to a talent agency for advice if you are not sure exactly what would fit you.
Teenage girls who want to become an actress might not always be successful at first, but if a girl has talent and is very dedicated to acting, then she can do very well in television, film and on stage.
Two of our readers, Michelle and Tammy, suggested hosting a talent show.
Tell the guests to think of their best talent and present it to all of the other party participants.
Our Kids Go to Camp - These camps are meant to enrich teens' lives, no matter their level of talent and experience.
Performing Arts Programs - These camps cultivate talent in the New England area.
With the many options out there for performing arts summer camps, teens can hone skills and gain experience in an area of talent while having fun with friends.
If you don't feel like you have the talent to write your own poem or you're suffering from nerve-induced writer's block, don't despair.
Matched with a creative talent, these towels can also be rolled into shapes and a lime green terry towel puppy or even swan can grace your bathroom counter for the amusement and use of your guests.
If you have a photo of your favorite lighthouse, this may be a wonderful way to display your photography talent.
While her acting talent hasn't faded, Lohan, commonly known as LiLo, has become more famous for her personal problems than she ever was for her craft.
Despite her love of the genre and her musical talent, Jessica Simpson was not embraced as a Christian act.
If the secret to true talent can be measured in longevity, Sir Elton Hercules John has more than met the qualifications of a musical genius.
Her talent and her voice led to her being cast in the musical television show Glee in 2009, where she plays Rachel Berry.
She also started singing early in life but had a difficult time convincing the world of her talent.
When I see a woman with her talent as a business woman repeatedly failing to live up to her own hype, all I can do is shake my head.
Her parents, Mathew Knowles and Tina Beyince Knowles (whose maiden name was the inspiration for her daughter's first name), recognized her talent early in life.
Despite her obvious talent, Winehouse struggled with addictions to alcohol and drugs.
His shows include the Idol franchise, Britain's/America's Got Talent, and The X Factor, though he's also responsible for many shorter-lived series' such as Celebrity Duets.
McLaren recognized George's talent and arranged for him to join the already established band Bow Wow Wow under the name Lieutenant Lush.
With their inherent talent, energy, and connections, they have quickly slid into an extremely competitive movie industry.
Colin Farrell's role on Ballykissangel brought attention to his acting talent, and he was cast in his first film, 1997's Drinking Crude.
Critics and film executives took notice of the new talent, and it wasn't long before Colin Farrell was landing major roles - opposite major actors.
At about the same time, Lindsay began getting noticed as much for her physique as her talent.
During one media interview, she even told a reporter, "I need to keep my name in the media because I really am without talent."
After Angels, she branched out into roles that showed the range of her talent, including Somebody Killed Her Husband (1978), The Burning Bed (1984), Extremities (1986) and The Apostle (1997).
Britney Spears, born on December 2, 1981, is known as much for her musical talent as she is for her personal life.
She started out releasing mixtapes before rapper Lil Wayne discovered her talent in 2007 and got her a record deal.
The gang recognized Snoop's hip hop talent and urged him to pursue music.
Few knew from this early performance that he would go on to become such a fierce talent.
Ryan and Brian Dunkelman traded barbs and jokes during the entire first season of the talent show.
He also hosted the talent competition Fame on NBC in 2003.
Where the contestants on American Idol are coached by famous singers, songwriters, and musicians, the celebrity hopefuls on Duets actually get to perform with the musical talent.
True, he shot back in his defense, but he continues to attack O'Donnell's status and appearance, with put-downs about her weight and talent.
She was discovered when she traveled to Los Angeles for a talent competition.
This athlete built his career on talent and good looks to become the most famous footballer in the world.
Under the leadership of his father, Tiger began playing [golf] as soon as he could walk, and the precocious tot displayed incredible talent.
Jennifer Hudson's rise to stardom happened quickly, despite the fact that she was eliminated on the talent competition American Idol.
By age eight, he was winning talent shows and by the time he was a teenager, his band was performing in local Aussie clubs.
Eva Mendes, born in 1974, has become well known for both her acting talent and her beauty.
Her offbeat style has brought her as much attention as her musical talent, and she is well known for her elaborate costumes, stunts, and stage designs.
He has hosted Britain's Got Talent along with the U.S. counterpart, America's Got Talent.
He spent the last few years working on Broadway and hosting talent competitions.
Tony Hawk's skateboard talent took him far at a young age and increased the sport's popularity during the 1980s.
With his incredible talent and striking good looks, it wasn't long before he was landing starring roles in films such as Brokeback Mountain, Monster's Ball, and A Knight's Tale.
Philbin, who was scheduled to host this summer's America's Got Talent, will be replaced by talk-show host, Jerry Springer.
Her role as Grace showed her talent as a dramatic actress, playing a girl who lost her leg and best friend during a horse riding accident.
The exposure Sanjaya received while on the program made him a household name - discussions about his talent (or lack of) and ever-changing hairstyles made headlines every week.
I think the ones with obvious talent will remain in the spotlight.
Her roles in the Star Wars films as Padmé Amidala made her an instant success due to the popularity of the films, but her talent has kept her in the Hollywood limelight.
This American Idol finalist was interrogated by host Ryan Seacrest during a return visit to the talent competition.
Bynes' success is part talent and part likability.
Her superb acting talent is well-utilized in "Ugly Betty," and her versatility is obvious through the diversity of unique and challenging roles she takes.
America Ferrera seems to be that rare combination of talent and sheer "realness" that is destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of television and film for many years to come.
With the looks, the talent and that "girl next door" personality, she is sure to continue to draw the crowds and make them smile.
This young man has a great talent and seems to be headed for a long and successful performing career..
These ladies seem to have it all -- beauty, money, talent and fame -- but don't have a clue how to handle it.
It can't be denied that this musician/producer/clothing designer/jewelry designer/philanthropist/egomaniac is five feet and eight inches of, amongst other things, talent.
Fortunately for both Kanye and his droves of fans, his positive actions and talent far outweigh his temper tantrums.
The celebrities competing are already known singers - they will, however, learn the country music genre and be judged on their talent as country crooners.
His improvisational talent first grabbed Apatow's attention on the set of Freaks and Geeks.
Piers Morgan - This newspaper journalist turned editor of Great Britain's Daily Mirror and News of the World left the printed word for television a few years back and is best know in the States as a judge on America's Got Talent.
As a testament to his talent and comedic genius, Vince Vaughn not only landed bigger roles, but also scored a much bigger salary.
Bale's father, David was a commercial pilot, entrepreneur and talent manager, while his mother Jenny James, was a performer and circus clown.
Sanjaya Malakar knows a thing or two about being on American Idol - despite often being the joke of the reality talent competition, Sanjaya hung on as a finalist, making it to seventh place.
Despite Malakar displaying the least talent among the American Idol finalists, fan support (from "Fanjayas") kept Sanjaya in the running for longer than anyone expected.
She is also widely known for her appearance on the VH1 celebrity talent show But Can They Sing? - where she showed off her outrageous outfits and unique singing talents.
With a famous comedy team for his parents, Ben Stiller was born with innate comedic timing and a talent for directing.
As a child, Stiller experimented with Super 8 movie making, honing his talent as a budding director, no doubt.
Not only do you get to watch your favorite stars learn new talent, you get to vote on their performances!
For those who can't get enough of the dancing reality series, expect that Dancing with the Stars will return for a seventh season, igniting the dance floor with more raw talent and a season full of suspense.
The man famous for being perhaps a touch too honest (but frankly always saying what's probably on everyone's minds) has achieved great fame in the United States since the debut of the talent program in 2002.
Cowell worked his way up the ladder quickly, and it wasn't long before he was scouting out the hottest talent in the country for EMI and proving his phenomenal ability to spot stars in the making.
He is also the producer of several other talent programs, including American Inventor, Celebrity Duets and America's Got Talent.
Proving her multifaceted talent, Applegate is also a stage actress who has performed in a number of productions, including a stint on Broadway in 2006's Sweet Charity.
For someone to blow the music industry away with his talent enough to be dubbed the "gnarliest MC of the south" by Rolling Stone, Young Jeezy sure does make some, shall we say, not-so-smart personal decisions.
After her stints on stage in Annie, The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast, her talent agency encouraged the now 11 year old to attend a convention held in Los Angeles by the International Modeling and Talent Association.
When Leona Lewis was 21, she auditioned for the Simon Cowell produced talent show The X Factor.
During the course of the show, it was evident to the judges and the public that Lewis had amazing vocal talent, but she was often criticized for her lack of confidence.
A string of hit movies and television series' followed, and cemented Swayze's talent as an actor.
The High School Musical series of movies, produced by the Disney company, were perfect for Vanessa Hudgens as they showcased not only her acting talent, but also her singing voice.
Jackman's success is due to his talent, perseverance and good looks.
Her character, Sonny Monroe, has won a talent competition and made the move from Wisconsin to Hollywood to star in a sketch comedy television show.
Susan Boyle, the breakout star of Britain's Got Talent, has lost the talent competition to the street dancing group Diversity.
Three acts moved on to the Britain's Got Talent finals, including Boyle, dance group Diversity, and saxophone player Julian Smith.
She might just want to rethink that idea given that no talent show has ever been able to compete with or achieve the massive success of the Goliath of all singing competition shows, American Idol.
From an early age, Sandler knew he was funny and that he could use this talent to bring smiles to his friends and family.
The Martha Stewart biography proves that business savvy, combined with talent and a strong work ethic, can make the American dream come true.
The Stewarts completed all of the renovations and decorating themselves and discovered that they had a talent for it.
His talent and good looks engaged many female fans and it wasn't long before the starring roles started rolling in.
Known for being exceptionally self-assured and poised, Kristen Stewart seems to have a talent for finding challenging roles that showcase the best of her skills.
Lautner is also a skilled martial artist, and has won the hearts of fans across the globe with his good looks and talent.
While singing and dancing at a local restaurant a talent agent spotted her and suggested to her mother that the little girl give professional modeling a try.
While not a massive success, the critical response was largely positive and most people agreed that Cosgrove has some real talent.
His good looks, English accent, and considerable talent offered him a wide variety of different roles with some of the best actors in the world as his co-stars.
In 2006, a new reality TV show called America's Got Talent made its U.S. debut.
The show is a talent competition with celebrity judges.
The media loves to cover every angle of their personal lives, but it's their acting talent that gained them their fame.
America's Got Talent is a competition-style reality television show on NBC, based on the popular British show Britain's Got Talent.
As all competitive reality shows do, America's Got Talent features a panel of judges who are in place to weed out the great performers until the voting is turned over to viewers to decide on their favorites.
Instead of drawing attention to one star actor, the cast is a blend of talent and convincing character portrayals.
Over time, he will be remembered more for his acting talent than the circumstances of his death.
She played the role of Julie Miller, a cellist, allowing Singer to parlay her musical talent to the small screen.
Although Lori Singer isn't in the spotlight as much as she was in the early to late 1980s, she's remained active and busy, perfecting her musical talent as well as helping out causes she believes in.
Her father, noticing his daughter's talent, took her to Chicago, Illinois, for a musical trade convention.
Her first few singles only made minor impressions on the country charts, but she made a name for herself with her exceptional musical talent and lovely singing voice.
This was the fire that lit his passion for comedy and acting, and his mother sent him to a school in California to try and nurture his talent.
With her talent and beauty, it wasn't long before she was courted back into acting.
Valentine became known as the "cute" girl, and went out of her way to make her talent portion of these pageants a little sexier than that of her rivals to overcome this image.
His acting talent came naturally as he was born into a family of performers.
These picks are based on "talent, versatility, influence, characterization, charisma, and success in the movie business," according to the site.
His rugged and enduring good looks have led to a dedicated following of female fans, while his talent has brought him a number of plum movie and television roles.
There is a long tradition of actors from Cincinnati, Ohio, from classic cowboys to talent that came up in the old studio system of Hollywood.
Despite being on the other side of the country from Hollywood, it still has a way of churning out the talent.
Most Hollywood insiders seemed to agree that despite her talent, it would be very difficult for Sidibe to find work unless she dropped a significant amount of weight.
Scarlett Johansson - Known for her beauty, Johansson could just as easily be known for her talent.
While Meryl Streep is known for her fine acting talent and multiple Oscar nominations, she's only won two Academy Awards, one for Kramer vs. Kramer and the other for Sophie's Choice.
It wasn't true to her own life as she received much attention for both her acting and her looks, but her legacy is her acting talent.
With fresh talent joining the Oscar ranks every year, there's no telling how long her record will stand.
Whether they are acting, playing sports, modeling, or performing in another format, Brazilian stars offer their talent to audiences worldwide.
The conclusion is that where there is wealth, talent, and a moderate amount of charm, height is hardly at the forefront of celebrity relationships.
The guild is a labor union which represents a majority of the talent you see on television and in movies.
Others, however, are much more elaborated, with preliminary rounds held that encompass a variety of divisions, including formal wear, swimwear, casual wear, interviews, and sometimes even talent competitions.
BaileyBear will also custom design theme-inspired pageant outfits so that your child's talent is matched to her wardrobe!
National SMART Grants, also known as National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants, provide up to $4,000 for third or fourth year students pursuing undergraduate degrees in computer, life, or physical science programs.
If you're an outstanding student, blessed with exceptional athletic ability, or possess a talent that's in high demand, this added financial aid can help make a private education a bargain.
Some college radio stations train students to become professional on-air talent, while others are run purely for the enjoyment of students and the local community.
Most college radio stations welcome new talent, and some are open to community member contributions.
The training solutions are ideal for corporations wanting to expand their employee skill and talent base.
Often an audition or other proof of talent is required.
Passenger talent shows, enrichment lectures, and unique demonstrations are more the norm on Celebrity ships.
Norwegian also offers several passenger-participation shows, such as the "Star Seeker" talent show program that operates with the same principles as the popular television show American Idol.
Crew talent shows, passenger-participation lip sync shows, and evening discos round out the onboard entertainment options.
The programs run from morning thru dinner time and feature such amenities as special kids shore excursions, special kids meals, a video arcade, a teen "disco," and theme evenings, such as a talent show and karaoke night.
Some say the shows there rival Broadway productions, thanks to the incredible costumes, lighting, and talent of the actors and dancers.
Russell's greatest talent is being able to cut through all the marketing hype to tell people what is truly holistic.
These dogs have a natural talent for the sport of agility, so they make awesome playmates for kids.
After all, the man's talent is legendary, and while a tab can give you basic notes and chords, it can't infuse you this artist's feel for the music.
Intimidated by Cobain's song writing talent, Grohl never felt confident enough to share his own songs with the band.
How intricate you can get with this idea depends a lot on the artistic talent of your engraver as well as the material of your chosen pick.
Style - Let's face it; playing guitar is often about style as much as it is about talent.
The future of Stone Temple Pilots remains to be seen, but learning to play these tabs will definitely increase your respect for Dean DeLeo's talent as a guitarist.
You can do this by free hand if you have a talent for illustration.
The line is named for the Zoo York Tunnel, a place where Manhattan's graffiti artists would gather after dark in the 1970s to mark their territory with their paints and talent.
If you win, the prize includes an all-expense paid, six-day package to take part in the Los Angeles Model & Talent Search in Los Angeles, California, which runs from January 5 - 10, 2009.
Clothing designers, modeling agencies and talent scouts recognize this need, and the plus size model industry is growing.
Plus size models often start out by being "discovered," meaning they are recruited by the talent scout of a modeling firm.
Senior centers can help clients who have a passion and talent for gardening to participate in a local Master Gardening certification class.
These games represent fun activities that do not require talent or skill to enjoy.
Edinburgh International Entertainment Festival is also the host of the Edge Award and the BAFTA Interactive New Talent Award for creative innovation, technical excellence and production achievement by an individual.
The success of the multi-billion dollar video game industry has opened the education market to a lot of resources where you can fine-tune your talent.
Majestic and UO are both long dead, EA.COM became the less ambitious Pogo, and EA let go of much of the talent they recruited for EA.COM.
Say what you like, though, EA is certainly consistent, and they know how to pick developmental talent so their key franchises never fall into disrepair.
Hard. If you've ever dreamed of being in a band but didn't have the talent or friends, then Rock Band, a new addition to the music games genre, is for you.
Probably what sticks out most as a recurring problem is the talent tree.
For example, a priest will have skills and three talent trees (Discipline, Holy, and Shadow).
The 2003 vintage is a good representative of wines from this region and Guigal's talent as a nègociant.
However, admissions officers consider other factors, such as a demonstrated talent in athletics or the arts or leadership in school or extracurricular activities.
The Sheshore Measures of Musical Talent is a widely used standardized test for measuring musical abilities in students applying to music programs, conservatories, and colleges and universities.
Savant syndrome occurs when a person with below normal intelligence displays a special talent or ability in a specific area.
Children with savant syndrome have an exceptional talent or skill in a particular area, such as the ability to process mathematical calculations at a phenomenal speed.
The underlying disorders that usually accompany savant syndrome need to be treated, and it is believed that making use of the special talent of the child with savant syndrome may help treat the child's underlying developmental disorders.
These children may respond better to treatments for any underlying disorder that make use in some way of the childs special underlying interest and talent.
While there are other talent shows, such as American Idol and America's Got Talent, this one is dedicated 100 percent to dancing.
However out of it came some true talent, and from that came the twelve who made it into the MTV spotlight.
Much like past talent reality shows, the teams are voted on by viewers and the choreographer with the losing team is forced to eliminate one of their dancers.
Many high school and college drill teams get their choreographed competition pieces by bringing in an outside talent.
Read on to learn more about this innovative artist with immeasurable talent.
However, she showed amazing talent from a very early age, beginning serious dance training at age seven and debuting in Paris at age sixteen to critical acclaim.
Where a few years ago it was hard to find any classes anywhere, today there are hit TV shows like America's Best Dance Crew that celebrate the growth and talent that hip hop has developed.
Requirements for Competition - Nextstar, a talent competition website, does a good job of having a "rules" button right at the top of every page.
Diversity dance group won the 2009 season of ''Britain's Got Talent' despite stiff competition, such as that from the dance group Flawless and from virtuoso singer Susan Boyle.
Performing and practicing together since 2007, the group beat out singer Susan Boyle on May 30th, 2009 to win the season of Britain's Got Talent.