Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron,” Sebastian said approvingly. “Excellent choice. ” “You have read this?” Alexei asked. “It’s not as good as Miss Davenport and the Dark Marquis, of course, but worlds better than Miss Sainsbury and the Mysterious Colonel. ” Harry found himself rendered speechless. “I’m reading Miss Truesdale and the Silent Gentleman right now. ” “Silent?” Harry echoed. “There is a noticeable lack of dialogue,” Sebastian confirmed.
I see this quality [ real interest and joy ] in the work of [Pavel] Chekhov, of course, and [Alexei] Tolstoy and really just about any great writer.
[Alexei Nemov] has the best feel for the aesthetics of the sport. He doesn't just do a skill; he makes it look gorgeous. Some gymnasts think if their arm is bent a little it doesn't matter, but Nemov understands it matters.