He paid gracious tribute to all the National Theatre progenitors from Lord Chandos to the contemporary Lords Goodman, Cottesloe, Lady Lee and the architect Sir Denys Lasdun.
But meanwhile, here he was turned out in a spiffy tux playing most gracious host to all of his friends.
Her speech was a gracious tribute to all the people whose shoulders she stands on, including Holiday herself, and to her parents, for "not medicating your hyperactive girl and finding out what she was into instead".
Be gracious and kind to all people.
Don't try to enforce your will on your spouse; respect your spouse's thinking; be gracious to your spouse — these are all sensible guidelines for married life, particularly if they are mutually observed.
Always in charge at home, and always gracious, welcoming and warm to all who knew her.
Her wonderful music brought pleasure to her audiences just as her beautiful smile and gracious personality brought joy to all who knew her.
Gracious woman, caring and dear to all loved ones.
Erudite and gracious, George was an inspiration to all who knew him.
