But of course he never got the complete set.A modern, and happier, example of a passionate collector is Robert Opie, who as a teenager took an interest in consumer-goods packaging.
In the downtown stadium it shares with the Seahawks, the Sounders have provided M.L.S. with a template for the future, with an engaging social media strategy (155,000 Facebook friends and 13,000 Twitter followers, for example) and a passionate base of fans that includes a marching band.
Mr. Clooney, who has been nominated for 8 Academy Awards and has won 2 (for co-producing "Argo" and for his acting in the 2005 film "Syriana," about the oil industry), has led by example, becoming a passionate advocate for Darfur and other causes while continuing his movie career.
In a blog post on Thursday, Russell Simmons, whose company Rush Management gave Mr. Lighty his start in the music business, called him "an amazing example of how a passionate kid from the street can go to the most even-keeled, smart, thoughtful manager in the business and a generous philanthropist".
That charismatic communist visionary and womaniser was to bulk large in Perutz's life as a young researcher, although he would do so more as an example of someone with a passionate interest in uncovering scientific mysteries than of a benchworker engaged day-to-day in the practice of science.
"This year let's make our mark by setting an example of passionate living and giving, paving the way for those less fortunate to be blessed with that to which we've become so accustomed".
He is known to have been conservative on doctrinal matters and surviving examples of his poetry suggest a passionate personality.
What a great example to me. 7. Pick a passionate man.
In this campaign, Tymoshenko first became known as a passionate, revolutionist leader, an example of this being a TV broadcast of her smashing prison windows during one of the rallies.
As a contrasting example, consider Chris Hyman, a 49-year-old father of two with a passionate interest in motor racing.
