Sentences with phrase «become godfather»

How did he even become your godfather?

Obiano should perpetuate this achievement by ensuring that he does not become a godfather at the end of his tenure.

During this Bissau and Casamance struggle, Jammeh evidently became the godfather of such rebels and traitors.

The Dungeons & Dragons - loving geeks who became the godfathers of gaming (Sam Leith / The Spectator)» «I have a slight bone to pick with you,» I tell Ian Livingstone as he makes me a cup of coffee in his airy open - plan kitchen.

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In January 1588, he wrote to a friend in the Electoral service, Johann Loser, asking him to be godfather to his son «whom God has given me this night by my dear Katie, so that he may come out of the old Adam's nature to the rebirth in Christ through the holy sacrament of baptism, and may become a member of sacred Christendom.

Still, that never stopped the veteran Spurs guard from becoming the unofficial godfather of the Eurostep.

Is it a coincidence that these clubs have become big after being bought by millionaire godfathers who have injected in a lot of money?

We become quite frustrated so we asked the baby's godfather to write a list of baby names that he liked.

It has become necessary for me to end the day's write - ups with this piece because of a discussion I had with one of my trusted political godfathers concerning the just ended accounting to the people tour by President Mahama.It is important we critically look at the person Mahama as we move on because of the sensitive position he occupies.I was also moved by comments his colleagues made about him in Kigali confirming that natural accolade that Ghana is the torch bearer when it comes to African civilization.

«I will not be a puppet to any godfather or godmother if I become governor of Edo State,» Obaseki said.

Led by Dr. Carl Cohen, who has been dubbed the «godfather of emotional intelligence training for scientists,» this intense, highly interactive workshop aims to train participants in developing the tools necessary to become successful leaders.

Hilly Kristal ironically became known as the godfather of punk giving a chance to such bands as Blondie, Television, Ramones, Talking Heads, Dead Boys and The Police.

The godfather of the Savannah festival is Bobby Zarem, a local boy who became one of New York's most famous publicists («People I Know» stars Al Pacino in a role inspired by Bobby).

The house becomes the party spot in town, and Mitch is the local hero, dubbed by the community as the «godfather» for the respect he now holds.

Teach for America Diaries: October Presents New Challenges for New Teachers Will Hobart forgets about a bad week after connecting with a student, Shani Jackson bids farewell to the rocky month of October and makes some changes to her teaching strategies, and Babak Mostaghimi becomes a daddy, a godfather, a cousin, and a confidant.

Aristotle became one of the godfathers of rhetoric by creating structures for persuasive writing and speaking that — if taught to young people today — would transform writing instruction and facilitate the implementation of the Common Core, proving that students — when guided appropriately — can succeed with critical thinking in the 21st century.

Mustang godfather Lee Iaccoca, who had become the CEO of Chrysler, enlisted his old pal Shelby to inject some performance sparkle there, which led to the «Goes Like Hell» Omnis, Shelby Chargers, Lancers, Shadows, and even a Dakota pickup through the»80s.

A painter as well as a discerning collector, he was the godfather of Renoir's oldest son, Pierre, who was born in 1885, and became an actor of stage and screen.

In an excerpt from Phaidon's Contemporary Artist series book Hans Haacke, we revisit a 2004 conversation between the godfather of institutional critique and Molly Nesbit for insight into how artists dealt with federal de-funding of the arts during the last Republican administration, the politicizing effects of corporate sponsorship in museums, and how art can become both a tool or weapon.

From godfathers of the L.A. art scene like Ed Ruscha to rising stars like Liz Craft, these are a few artists from the left coast that you should become acquainted with.

At Goldsmith's college in London in the late 80s, like many of his fellow students including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, he fell under the influence of Michael Craig - Martin, the charismatic teacher who became known as the godfather of Young British Artists.

From godfathers of the Los Angeles art scene like Ed Ruscha to rising stars like Liz Craft, these are a few artists from the left coast that you should become acquainted with.

The swiss gallerist and art dealer Bruno Bischofberger became Vito's godfather.

Most prominent among them, Gordon Parks, documenting Malcolm X's life and political activities for Life magazine, became friends with the charismatic figure and godfather to his daughter Quibilah.