In contrast, Ali Smith used a fluid narrative to convey the logical way a very illogical woman changed the lives of the Smart family.

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The British and Australian literary giants are joined by Impac prize winner Andrew Miller, Ghostwritten author David Mitchell, Orange Prize nominee Ali Smith and newcomer Rachel Seiffert.

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It is said that Ali believed that Smith was the only man capable of playing the part and on this evidence, the former champion is no mug.

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Ben Smith and Moeen Ali both departed to spinner Robert Croft (2-26) before veteran Hick skied man-of-the-match Dalrymple's third delivery to David Hemp.

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Earlier, Mike Smith trapped opener Ali Brown lbw with the fourth ball of the day and then saw Mark Ramprakash nick one to Spearman at first slip for 11.

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Best performance by an actor in a drama motion picture: Crowe, Will Smith ("Ali"), Kevin Spacey ("The Shipping News"), Billy Bob Thornton ("The Man Who Wasn't There") and Denzel Washington ("Training Day").

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The list was compiled by Granta, an influential British literary magazine, and also included Zadie Smith, with whom Ms Ali is bound to be compared.

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Both are attractive, Oxbridge-educated women of exotic provenance (Ms Smith is half Jamaican, Ms Ali was born in Bangladesh).

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Though neither is a first time nominee--Smith nabbed a nod for his title role in Ali and DiCaprio snagged two for What's Eating Gilbert Grape and The Aviator--a win would mark the first time either took home a statuette.

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But Leeds were far more creative after the break with tries from Ali Lauitiiti (2), Jamie Peacock, Ryan Hall, Lee Smith and Keith Senior.

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