"And the sound is usually inspired by the words, rather than vice versa, " Curtis adds.

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Behind a deliberately stern exterior, he was also prone to occasional fits of usually Johnston-inspired giggles, finding, not uniquely, the great man's laugh irresistibly infectious.

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The terra incognita, usually populated with monsters, mermaids and camels, inspired generations of explorers to set out for adventure.

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Most of West Ham's threats were inspired by Julien Faubert on the right, with Cole usually his intended target.

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Usually, the products sold by the museum's licensees are new designs loosely inspired by its collections, not straight replicas of exhibits.

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Other rich and famous folk have been inspired by their own medical conditions, or those of a child or spouse, to move mountains, usually without much success.

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