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The Actors

And the actors! Ah, the actors!
Colorfully costumed, sweating
bodies who might well be fitted
with tridents and swords, awaiting
the direction of the thumbs of the
crowd; instead they bounce orange
globes and sport sneakers, awaiting
the whistles of the referees. No less
important are those black-striped
villains who have no need to twirl
their mustaches to earn the hisses
of the crowd, preceding each vile
act with gestures not unlike those
of a Siamese ballet.

They are not the only
performers, though, Who can forget
the thrilling moments given us by
South Carolina's Frank McGuire
and his supporting players in the
press corps? And those countless
individuals who do their bit to
entertain the crowds. Think how
bereft you would feel if Mr.
Carmichael didn't show up for a
game.