The mask of another name also enables writers to experiment without alienating the audience, or give one name to a team effort.

BBC: The Two Ronnies script

That name alone sounds like a mini aria, albeit without one of the maestro's signature high C's.

NPR: Profile: Luciano Pavarotti

That name alone sounds like a mini aria, albeit without one of the great tenor's signature high Cs (audio).

NPR: Remembering Luciano Pavarotti with 'Soul'

Bolton, on eight points, remain in the bottom three with just one league win this season to their name, while Boro are two points above and without a Premiership victory in eight matches.

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