But he was unlike the Renaissance man in that his own personal problems lent a bitter urgency, a sense of emotional desperation and intensity and determination to all he said, eyes flashing, calm voice firmly enunciating, occasional smile revealing a man still with roots deep in the Saxon soil from which he continued to draw a stream of homely metaphors and coarse comment. (religion-online.org)
There's possibly no worse movie - going experience than sitting through a comedy with no laughs, but there's probably no more disappointing cinematic experience than sitting through one that only elicits occasional smiles. (markreviewsmovies.com)
As a waitress, Nadine Morsch was used to having to force an occasional smile for an unpleasant customer. (chicagotribune.com)