He says the fact Muamba is responding appropriately to questions and is able to make jokes within five days of suffering such major heart trauma is nothing short of astonishing.

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He applauds the shows of the 1930s and 1940s when there were stars, jokes, dances and even dialogue, most of which he finds in short supply in today's lugubrious offerings.

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"We like for our short positions to go from Large Cap Opportunities all the way down to Small Cap Opportunities, " Scavone jokes.

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