Where some might see a drifter, I see only an enviable talent for adaptation.
It is almost a shock to reach back across the amiable, inarticulate, ineffectual years of the Eisenhower Presidency to find in the 1940's this leader of men, vital, vigorous, concise of mind, articulate, who combined an actor's talent for adaptation (or protective coloration) with a more remarkable capacity to stand forth as his own man when he was sure of himself at last.
It has perpetrated a great many crimes, and bore (or is bearing) the brunt of numerous natural disasters, yet shows a remarkable resilience and talent for adaptation.
The company has lined up a roster of talent for new comic-book adaptations for the movies, including "Iron Man," to be directed by Jon Favreau, the actor, television host ("Dinner for Five") and director ("Elf"); and "Ant Man," to be directed by Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead"), above, who will also be co-author of the script, the company said.
Of all LeBron James's marvelous talents, his capacity for adaptation may be the one most vital to his postseason success.
Meanwhile, Richard Edgeworth (a philandering Anglo-Irish charmer who combined a passionate interest in progressive education with a talent for inventing eccentric forms of transport like a high-speed, streamlined one-wheel chaise) committed the fatal error of introducing the rejected Day to the works of Jean Jacques Rousseau.
Jasmin Vardimon's talent for vivid dance theatre turns towards a family audience in her new adaptation of the classic tale by Carlo Collodi.
A talent for self-realization.
Buying talent for the future.
I believe I have a talent for teaching.
Tremendous talent for melody.
