But in the hotel the night before, I lay awake, clinging to Michael's back, my heart thudding in the darkness.
"They lay there, clinging to one another and trying to shield the more vulnerable parts of their bodies from the blows of the nightsticks, while the police hauled them apart and dragged them bodily into waiting patrol wagons".
Their mistake lies in clinging to an old-fashioned socialism, involving the centralisation of political power and state control of the economy.
Despite the best efforts of our board of trustees - made up of archaeologists, theatre scholars and other enthusiasts - and despite the blue plaque marking the spot that Ian McKellen unveiled a year ago, a third of the site still lies undisturbed, clinging to its secrets under Southwark Bridge.
In his explanation for why he did the play, Mr. Woronicz wrote (in appropriate couplets): For finally, the answer's one of choice And does not lie in clinging to the voice Of foolish regulations, oaths and rules As if a country were comprised of fools Who wouldn't feel the loss upon their hearts, A loss for all the world, not just the arts.
Repeat with the other piece, then lay, interleaved with cling film, on a tray in the fridge⁶.
Invariably, it reminds me of the famous portrait Annie Leibovitz shot the morning of the day Lennon was killed — the one where he is lying naked, fetal, clinging to Yoko Ono, the ridge of his back so terribly exposed.
Can't speak for the young ones, but I will venture to say that Mr. Federer, Rafael Nadal and company have become the pride of graying boomers who didn't lay down their rackets, who cling to an action sport and will pay good money for the grind of adult boot camp, motivational taunts and all.
The complacent are resigned to the status quo, the indifferent do not care, the delusional keep fantasizing, the politicians are busy manipulating, and the power hungry lie and cheat to cling to their positions.
2. Add the latex In a well-ventilated room (or, even better, outside), lay your fabric on a piece of cling film or industrial plastic – this protects your work surface – and paint it with a layer of latex.
