1.   His clandestine life has not hurt a fervent following so strong that many diplomats -- including some U.S. Embassy officials -- tout him as a future president of Haiti.

2.   Her songs about making her way through the world with humor and rage and compassion have earned her a fervent following, particularly among college students.

3.   Over the years, the Gotham has had a fervent following especially among writers and people in the performing arts.

4.   She built a fervent following in the poorest of the black townships.

5.   While not very well known, they are attracting fervent followings as they creep closer to the mainstream.

6.   Mrs. Suu Kyi has a fervent following in Burma.

7.   Those populist views have gained him a fervent following in his largely Republican district in northern Macomb County.