No wry observations or whoops-a-daisy trombones to subvert the conceit for period lolz.
His intelligence, wry observations and caring manner will be missed by his fellow Trustees and the staff.
But the truly dominant thing, everywhere, was attention-seeking: jokes, cod-philosophical pronouncements, wry observations about people's behaviour in restaurants.
Perhaps we will get through a parliament without any sketchwriters feeling the need to make wry observations about ministerial cleavage.
Some of his columns have been controversial, and most are shot through with Fleming's inimitable wit, trademark self-effacement and wry observations about life on the campus.
Aside from their ascent, not much has changed: their songs are still informed by wistful romance, wry observations and poetry about the pedestrian.
While Mr. Stewart was the host of "The Daily Show," Mr. Wilmore became a fixture as the program's "senior black correspondent," offering wry observations on racial issues.
Known for his wry observations, Mr. Brookmeyer once told the New York Times about the hierarchy of musicians in a jazz band.
But "The Librarian" is worth reading for its wry observations, which point to a political future even more sinister than the present.
His words were peppered with wry observations and heartfelt proclamations, eliciting the same delighted, and emotional, reactions from congregants each time.
But as this is my book, let's leave this introductory scene and make some wry observations about both the characters and their Victorian values.
