I met him once, in 1999, after he won the David Cohen prize, but was left with only a strong impression of courtliness, charm and reserve.
His was such a strong character, with a charm and elegance particularly suited to that time, that today's 3D characterisations - even the macho ones - seem like ladyboys in comparison.
Finally, Ruth Ozeki's mesmerising novel A Tale for the Time Being is probably too subtle to deliver that proverbial kick you're after, but there's a strong chance it will charm the missing spark back into your life.
Get a strong dose of Southern charm at this quintessential Georgia city.
However much one disapproves of him, he is a magnificently alive creation, beautifully played by James McArdle with a boyish charm and a strong Scottish accent.
Situated at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, this capital city has a gentle, small-town charm, with a strong theater tradition, delightful new restaurants and a vibrant art scene.
And while Chianciano isn't as well known as its neighbor Siena (about a half-hour drive away), Mr. Gagliardi and his crew see the town — with both charm and a strong cultural history — as the perfect candidate for an art festival.
John Dudley was an imposing figure with a strong temperament who could also charm people with his courtesy and a graceful presence.
This city, which is full of "old-world charm," has a strong restaurant scene -- perfect if your bachelor or bachelorette is a foodie.
But my eye has been caught by a Brazilian model, though sadly she will only display her copious charms for a strong, Continental European.
Branagh has put on record the case for the defence, arguing that he deliberately portrayed Cinderella as a strong, independent character unaware of Prince Charming's royal identity on their first meeting.
