1.   Everyone agreed that the Dame, with her lacquered hair and rapier wit, puts on one heck of a show.

2.   Newman, whose rapier wit has ruffled more than a few feathers in his day, has a flurry of upcoming projects.

3.   The former senator possesses a rapier wit that he has used to skewer enemies and amuse friends.

4.   The rapier wit.

5.   When provoked, she dealt with the likes of Herbert von Karajan with unfailing aplomb and rapier wit.

6.   Kinnock loves debate, has a rapier wit, likes soccer, rugby and choral singing.

7.   Smith, whose staid, Scottish banker-like appearance belied his rapier wit and stinging rhetoric, was liked and respected throughout the political spectrum.