While his success made him one of the foremost coaches of his generation, Knight became just as well known for his temper and his defiance of authority.
Even before Steven A. Cohen's very bad week, the media narrative surrounding the hedge fund billionaire was well known: an intimidating temper that has mellowed with age, a bad back enflamed by the same, a hedge fund with a track record better than the Yankees and partial ownership of a baseball team whose standing is decidedly less stellar.
In his younger days, he was so well known for his temper — lateness, casual dress and the unacceptably imprecise word "indicate" would all set him off — that before hearings one prominent defense lawyer used to take a Valium, which he called "the Judge Brown pill".
Nicholson, who was well known for his temper, told the officer "I rather would see the Towne on fire than to be commanded by you".
Sir Elton John is well known for his quick temper and outrageous behaviour.
A successful manager of men, Ferguson was well known for a fiery temper, especially the hair dryer treatment so familiar to his players.
The United manager, well known for his fiery temper, is refusing to speak to BBC journalists after the corporation broadcast a documentary earlier this year examining business dealings between the pair.
Nevin, by then well known for his volatile temper, tore off his jersey while arguing balls and strike calls with the home plate umpire in a 1998 game.
In terms of character, the two men were opposites Bradford was patient and slow to judgment while Standish was well known for his fiery temper.
The president of the hospital, a former surgeon, was well known for his explosive temper and his abusive behavior with both doctors and nurses.
Co-workers said Mr. Williams's racial prejudice, along with his short temper, were well known inside the plant, which makes parts for C-130J Hercules transports and vertical stabilizers for F-22 Raptor jets.
