She was a true New Yorker, a gracious presence and an indomitable spirit.
Ably filling out the other primary roles were Philippe Castagner, a gifted operatic tenor, as the besotted Freddy Eynsford-Hill, who sang "On the Street Where You Live" with pure, bright tone; and Marni Nixon, who did not get to sing at all, alas, but was a gracious presence as Mrs. Higgins.
Ms. Morley dominates this affecting film as a strong, gracious presence long before the viewer has any idea that "My Knees Were Jumping" is dedicated to her memory.
Wallace, who had moved to California in 2002, purposely stayed away from the noise of New York City publishing, but, even in his absence, he had a definite, gracious presence in the world of letters.
John was a revered and gracious presence and a beloved colleague.
A Holocaust survivor and woman of valor, Vera was a beautiful and gracious presence at the Museum, and she will be deeply missed.
It also believes that baptism is the "doorway to the sanctified life" defined as "a gift of the gracious presence of the Holy Spirit, a yielding to the Spirit's power, a deepening of our love for God and neighbor".
Ivette Regueiro, who danced the good fairy Rava at both performances, had a personal triumph, stepping into the role from relative obscurity to prove herself a ballerina of impressive physical control with a gracious, imposing presence and eloquent feet.
"As children we learn to say, 'Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.' We learn that, after his resurrection, Jesus told his disciples, 'Lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.' Christ is a gracious, abiding presence in all reality, and in him history will finally be resolved".
His "gracious" presence helped others dealing with a Parkinson's disease diagnosis, said Dr. Joseph Quinn, director of the Oregon Health & Science University Parkinson Center and Movement Disorder Program.
Selene's keen intelligence, gracious presence and unshakable confidence in our work have been a support to us all for over 50 years.
