However, Skip found his own voice, hilarious, wry, poking fun at himself and everything on the field, and despite spending thirty years in the public eye and in most homes in America, he managed to be unique.
When I told my mother what I was planning to do, she emailed me back to say that the US military uses noise music for torture, signing off with a wry "have fun!" The massive factory that houses Basilica Hudson was erected in 19th century.
Colleagues talk fondly of his spirit of fun, wry sense of humour and gentle persistence in promoting causes close to his heart.
"Kind of ironic, but fun," he said with a wry laugh.
All in all: Danny Boyle wins the night for that witty, wry and just plain fun opener.
The film's premise sounded fun and wry and a little hokey.
We lose the wry humour and the fun of seeing what Mattie is unable to see.
We spend an immense amount of time laughing, joking, poking fun or exchanging wry smiles.
She was wry, down-to-earth and fun, without pretension or heightened prospects.
