71.   He and Israel are holding court at the Coffee Shop, a noted hangout of the fashion crowd on Union Square.

72.   He held court Friday and was in a jovial mood, which is usually a sign that his horses are ready to run well.

73.   He looked like a grandfather holding court in the family room.

74.   He paints in a converted firehouse, holds court in coffee shops and socializes with nationally respected artists who also prefer to live off the beaten path.

75.   He shows up two hours early for games so he can schmooze with the players and hold court with movie fans.

76.   He held court for more than an hour Thursday morning after he sent Silver Charm to the track for a hard gallop.

77.   He held court in the Ed Sullivan Theater like the king that he was.

78.   He held court with wave after wave of reporters, casually leaning against a pillar as he coyly answered questions.

79.   He talked openly with the press, holding court with them in hotel rooms or train cars.

80.   He was holding court, and all of the Huxtable children were laughing at the fatherly witticisms he was strewing about.