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So it is a coup for the Edinburgh international book festival to have secured him for two events, the first of which will be as a guest of the Guardian book club, the monthly discussion hosted by critic John Mullan.

We're lucky to have him and I'm really pleased that we have secured him for a month".

"It was important that we honoured the commitment Gary showed in coming to Tannadice and it is a great delight to have secured him for at least a further three-and-a-half years".

Fleetwood was now eager to secure him for Drury Lane and offered a salary larger than ever proposed to any performer.

"And maybe that's why he wants it, because he knows that one fight against me will financially secure him for the rest of his life.

They did not mind improving their initial three-year, $30 million offer or paying a higher annual salary ($12 million) if it meant they could secure him for a shorter time.

Lampard may, therefore, seek a short-term deal at a Premier League club before a move across the Atlantic, and there is possibility that Chelsea could secure him for the first half of next season and, as a result, give their all-time record goalscorer a proper send-off after his illustrious career in south-west London.

None would preclude the possibility of Alonso moving to McLaren in 2015 - and McLaren are keen to keep this option open if they fail to secure him for 2014.

With his booming voice and cheery self-confidence, an English master recognised his talent for drama and secured him an audition for the National Youth Theatre.

A friend at Bergdorf Goodman, the high-end clothier, secured him an interview for an opening in the shoe department.

"This game's perfectly set-up for him to come in at 350-4 and score 78 attractive, pressure-less runs that would have secured him his place for another 20 Tests".