In "56 Up, " you can still see flashes of persistentpersonality traits as the film moves back and forth between the present and haunting, black-and-white footage of the children discussing their hopes and dreams.
Such was Sampras' supremacy over his rivals that he rarely received due credit for his achievements and faced persistent accusations that his introverted personality made him dull to watch.
Gone are the days when a charismatic and persistent salesperson could close a deal based on personality alone, or a combination of personality, persistence, and the general demographic drift of a publication.