11.   The character deals with the nearness of death with acceptance, gentle humor, peace of mind and a beatific smile that makes him seem almost angelic.

12.   The stories his pictures tell are often touched by a gentle humor.

13.   The warmth and respect are apparent as they swap stories, employing gentle humor and self-deprecating wit.

14.   These contrasts generate gentle humor, particularly when Hollinghurst deploys them in unexpected ways and among unconventional people.

15.   They believe that geniality and gentle humor are the keys to success with a young team.

16.   This is an England filled with eccentric characters and gentle humor, yet one not untouched by the real world.

17.   She also spoke of her work on literacy interspersed with gentle humor about her husband.