31.   Bill Murray gives the performance of his career as an unhappy steel tycoon aching to remake his life.

32.   Ah, but then there are Ms. Close and Ms. Davis, each giving a performance of unwavering integrity.

33.   Alfre Woodard nearly always gives a performance that is subtle and superbly textured.

34.   But only Kathy Bates gives a performance that might be remembered on Oscar night.

35.   But the Rangers managed to shrug off all of this and win anyway as several key players gave encouraging performances.

36.   But to give such performances, Currier, like other college-based musicians, needed time to work steadily, with peace of mind and a supportive environment.

37.   Campbell, Cox Arquette and Arquette give convincing performances as the three people who truly have the worst luck in the known universe.

38.   Clemens, meanwhile, gave a performance that can only raise new doubt about his already-suspect ability to win big games.

39.   Comedians not only performed for television, they gave performances about television.

40.   Danson is said to give the performance of his life.