The man who originally conceived the notion of making a musical out of "Pygmalion" was Gabriel Pascal.
Mr. Sherry conceived the notion of arranging a photograph of similar scope featuring classical composers, and then basing his festival on it.
He cites the work of the sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who conceived the notion of the "third place" — locations other than home or work that are "neutral, safe, public gathering spots".
It was Mr. Clark who, during yet one more long trip to the Bay Area a few years ago, conceived the notion that Harvard should establish a beachhead in northern California.
Mr. Pereira, 64, said that he first conceived the notion of a spiritual festival almost 30 years ago, when he became secretary general of the Vienna Konzerthaus, but could only now implement it.
Comar had bought it a few days earlier, thinking he needed to look as professional and sane as possible, because ever since he conceived the notion of suing the planners of the war in Iraq, he had been conscious of not appearing a crackpot or dilettante.
The real credit (if that's the right word) for the show goes to Susan L. Schwartz, who somehow conceived the notion that the story of a bunch of high school cheerleaders who giddily perform sexual favors to earn money for a trip to Dallas could work on the stage.
The rewards, including praise for urban ingenuity and political perseverance, have also involved a substantial amount of money for one of the two men who conceived the notion of opening up the 6.7 acres of rusting old rails that cut through Chelsea in Manhattan.
"But I came down one night with my brother-in-law from Mexico," Courtright said, "and we looked out back at the swimming pool and tennis courts and conceived the notion of literally turning the hotel around--making a private driveway back there where we could run three lanes of cars or more from a quiet side street.
John has conceived the notion that, " a billion person problem requires a billion person solution". He explained to the UN General Assembly (and his peer audience) that "...the new definition of billionaire is someone who is relentlessly taking on billion person problems -- water, sanitation, illiteracy, etc". John is an engaging, charismatic, driven to a purpose to succeed.
