1.   Although known as an eccentric leader, he is a relentless taskmaster and a stickler for deadlines.

2.   It was unclear if the eccentric Libyan leader would agree to such a meeting.

3.   It was unclear whether the eccentric Libyan leader had agreed to meet the men.

4.   Congress ousted president Bucaram, saying the eccentric leader was mentally incapable of the job.

5.   The crisis began Thursday, when Congress ousted president Abdala Bucaram, saying the eccentric leader was mentally incapable of the job.