While Bech boasted a modest oeuvre of seven books and remained a second-string cult author, his creator was blessed, as he once wrote of Nabokov, with an "ebullient creativity," and his work, too, gave the happy impression of "a continuous task carried forward variously, of a solid personality, of a plentitude of gifts explored, knowingly".
Offstage, his bright eyes, broad cheekbones and shock of healthy chestnut hair made a happier impression than in the role of Tristan, that gloomy lover born to "yearn and die".
The documentary, titled "North Korea Undercover" and part of the BBC's flagship Panorama series, shows a "landscape bleak beyond words, a people brainwashed for three generations and a regime happy to give the impression of marching towards Armageddon," according to the BBC's Web site.
Pointing to Mr Obama's no-show and the government shutdown, it concluded that his "much touted 'pivot' to Asia feels more like a pirouette with an overemphasis on military engagement".The Chinese press is happy to foster the impression of a power shift, taking the argument beyond South-East Asia.
And speaking of getting drunk and being particularly happy --that was my impression of the darkened gallery with Aaron Li-Hill's photographic images on the walls reflected in pools of water on the floor.
Sprinkle a few drops of optimism to give the impression of a happy ending.
They did finally meet up on the Naze, and managed a convincing impression of being happy to see each other.
Yes, we'd paid for the privilege of dipping into their lives for an hour or two, but I felt very pleased with the bargain, and our hosts gave a good impression of being happy with it, too.
In Washington it reinforces the impression of 'we happy few who are members of the club.' It emboldens the right wing to feel justified and confident they can promote their policies".
Linden is in retreat, working for the Vashon Island Transit Authority, keeping an eye on the ferryboats, and doing her best impression of a happy person.
In fact, you'll probably be able to die happy after hearing Snoop's impression of the "Teen Mom" star, which involves a bizarre accent that makes us wonder if he even knows who Abraham is. .
