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	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for chic
		Chic by HIS restructuring, planning to cut 1,100 jobs.
		Chic by H.I.S. sees rough climate through '96, stockholders told.
		DAUGHTER'S TRIBUTE TO COMEDY GREAT: A waiter cameame over to dad and said: 'Aperitif, sir?'ir?' He replied:d: 'Why, is the steak tough?' Twenty years ago, Chic Murray, the legend Billy Connolly described as the funniest man in the world, died aged 65.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=chic (702 words)

	Chic Murray Remembered \| TV Heroes
		Chic will be remembered more with a glass in his hand than with a knife and fork, but food does seem to have been involved in the world of Chic Murray.
		Chic was one of those rare old time comedians who wrote his own material and, as I’ve said, led his life as just one big comic sketch.
		Murray was an itinerant entertainer whose car was not only a method of transportation, but served, among other things, as a store for his files and scripts.
	www.transdiffusion.org /emc/tvheroes/haldaneduncan/chic_murray_remembered.php (3778 words)

	Les Murray Biography (1955-56)
		Murray himself believed that they were in some sense revenging themselves for slights at the hands of other boys.
		Murray was the ideal victim because it was easy to raise a laugh against him, and because when persecuted he retreated into a dumb, miserable silence.
		Murray identified strongly with Private Prewett, the powerful boxer played by Montgomery Clift, who refuses to fight again because he once killed an opponent, and who is persecuted relentlessly by his corrupt company commander.
	www.lesmurray.org /lifeinprogress1.htm (3375 words)

	Scottish music from Chic Murray
		Chic Murray, one of Scotland's greatest comedians, was born Charles Thomas McKinnon Murray in Greenock, in 1919.
		"Chic Murray was brought up in the land of sugar, ships and showers.
		A typical Chic Murray joke "I met this chap at the Olympics.
	www.footstompin.com /artists/chic_murray (477 words)

	Charles Murray (comedian) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Charles "Chic" Murray (6 November 1919 - 29 January 1985) was a comedian and actor.
		Born Charles Thomas McKinnon Murray in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland Murray began performing as "Chic and his Chicks" at a young age.
		In 2005, Murray was named in The Comedian's Comedian.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chic_Murray (1440 words)

	Andy Murray (andymurray.com) » Jamie and Booty down top seeds
		Here’s a suggestion for Jamie based on the Chicken Wings nickname - let’s settle on Chic from now on in tribute to one of Scotland’s most iconic comedians, Chic Murray, whose laconic humour was an inspiration for so many Comedy Club stars that are more familiar to the post-80s generation.
		I had the privilege of seeing Chic live several times in Scotland while I was a young man and his dedication to entertaining people was second to none.
		Jamie is an entertainer just like Chic and they have one thing in common - both can bring a smile to our faces through their talent; Chic with his jokes and Jamie with his tennis skills.
	andymurray.com /about/news/22-02/jamie-and-booty-down-top-seeds (669 words)

	Chic Murray, Greenock
		Chic Murray was born Charles Thomas McKinnon Murray in Greenock on 6th November 1919, living in Bank Street with his parents.
		They were to appear in the Royal Variety Show in 1956 at the London Palladium with other stars such as Liberace, Alma Cogan, Dickie Valentine and Gracie Fields, but sadly this was cancelled due to the Suez crisis.
		Later, working as a solo act, with a forbidding expression and his omnipresent "bunnet", Chic offered a comic vision of the world that was absurd, surreal, and absolutely unique.
	www.greenock-town.co.uk /chic_murray.html (1286 words)

	TGS - 1950s to The Present Day - Personalities - Chic Murray
		Like several other Scottish comedians, Chic Murray (1919-1985) began his working life far from theatre lights as an apprentice in engineering at Kincaid's shipyard in Greenock.
		He was born Charles Thomas McKinnon Murray in Greenock on 6 November 1919, the only child of a railway foreman badly gassed at the Battle of the Somme and a mother who loved books.
		Murray, an icon for students of comedy, registered with asides like: "I got up this morning.
	www.theglasgowstory.com /story.php?id=TGSFH16 (202 words)

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		If you’re looking for exotic destinations, you’ll want to read "Ports of Call." Bethany Murray trains her telescope far and wide, spicing up your travel itinerary with everything from esoteric wine packages in Austria to dude ranches in Arizona, from the ultra-affordable to the chic.
		Murray also offers traveling tips and information about helpful publications for planning that special getaway.
		Head south far enough and, ironically, you'll reach some of the coldest places on Earth -- places of spectacular beauty where the ice is blue and penguins are king.
	www.kingfeatures.com /features/wklysvc/SPE_ports.htm (461 words)

	Scotsman.com Heritage & Culture - Great Scots - A to Z - Chic Murray
		Chic began his career touring music halls as one half of a double act with his wife Madie, who was a singer and accordionist.
		Murray based several of his characters on former workmates and some of his tales were from joiners, platers and plumbers who worked in the yard.
		The Chic Murray Story, a play dedicated to the Greenock variety performer's life ran in the Edinburgh Festival in1997 and Andrew Yule wrote the biography, The Best Way to Work: The Chic Murray Story, in 1989.
	heritage.scotsman.com /profiles.cfm?cid=1&id=38972005 (396 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Opinion - Laughter in Leith? Put your bunnet on it
		THE spirit of Chic Murray will guarantee some extra sunshine on Leith next month when the late comedian's daughter Annabelle stages her show, The Essential Chic Murray, at the Leith Festival.
		Chic made his nationwide reputation as the UK's funniest, most original comedian in a double act, Chic Murray and Madie.
		Chic- great to be reminded of this unique comedian; a comedian who had an almost unrecognised influence on so many " modern" comics.
	news.scotsman.com /opinion.cfm?id=759222007 (630 words)

	Dog Houses - cooldoghouses.net
		Chic Murray, one of Scotland's greatest comedians, was born Charles Thomas...
		Located on the cusp of a chic intown neighborhood and an industrial area, The Dog House calls itself a shack and means it.
		Chic, sexy, and trÃ©s Francais, ChloÃ© stood apart from its contemporaries with an aesthetic that was softer...
	www.cooldoghouses.net /chic-dog-houses (1229 words)

	The Scotsman - Opinion - Best of droll: Chic's legacy of laughs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		CHIC Murray even had a line ready for the final curtain: "I went to the doctor and he told me I only had three minutes to live.
		Asked if he wanted any chips, Chic said as long as there was salt ’n’ vinegar.
		Breaking into showbiz with "Chic and His Chicks", he formed a double-act with his wife, Maidi Dickson, and they went on to be billed as "The Tall Droll with the Small Doll".
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /opinion.cfm?id=102302005 (1132 words)

	Chic Murray Jokes
		Scottish humour (humor) is appreciated throughout the World but Chic's humour is both unique and incredibly funny.
		When staying at a Rothesay hotel, there were the usual toast and marmalade (in little round pots) on the breakfast table in the morning.
		Chic; because our flight tickets – and the passports – are on it.
	www.valebowlingclub.co.uk /Chic_Murray.htm (1247 words)

	Genealogy - Murray
		The Murray clan hit their peak in 1703 when they were created the Dukes of Atholl, and it was the 1st Duke's youngest son, George, who commanded Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army in the rising of 1745.
		Obviously not a tight-knit family, George's elder brother, the 2nd Duke of Atholl, supported the Hanoverian Government against whom George was rebelling, a very wise move with the benefit of hindsight.
		It was a battle which Murray, had Charles taken his advice, would simply have avoided.
	www.firstfoot.com /geneolagy/murray.htm (316 words)

	Chic Murray: A World of His Own (1998) (V) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		I was only lucky enough to see Chic Murray's stand-up comedy once during his lifetime but it was unforgettable and I was delighted to find this video.
		Unfortunately, most of Chic's work was performed live and is lost forever.
		Chic Murray's humour is surreal but firmly grounded in real-life.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0252984 (255 words)

	Scotsman.com Living - Performing Arts - Annabelle recalls life with dad Chic Murray
		The Essential Chic Murray, which Annabelle describes as "a documentary come to life", includes archive clips of Murray delivering such inimitable lines such as: "I got up this morning, I like to get up in the morning it gives me the rest of the day to myself.
		A testament to Murray's popularity came in 1999 when, 14 years after his death, he topped the video charts with A World of His Own, which sold well over 10,000 copies.
		The Essential Chic Murray, the show was performed to great acclaim at the 2005 Edinburgh fringe, with sell-out performances leading to further runs at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
	living.scotsman.com /performing.cfm?id=848422006 (463 words)

	The Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		JOHN also recalls the story about the legendary Chic Murray, pictured below, being woken by a knock at the door of his Glasgow flat.
		When he opened it, he was asked if Chic Murray was at home.
		Chic, in his poshest drawl, informed the caller that "Mr Murray is not at home, but would you care to wait in the library?"
	www.theherald.co.uk /72249.shtml (696 words)

	MI6 :: PDA :: James Bond 007 In Your Pocket
		With a roll-call of comics that includes Harry Lauder, Chic Murray and Billy Connolly, Scotland can claim to be the envy of the comedy world.
		But it all started more than 10 centuries ago with a joke so bad it ought to be accompanied by rolling tumbleweed and the tolling of a church bell.
		It appealed to Connery, a fan of Murray’s one-liners, who decided to include it in the book, Connery’s Scotland, in a chapter charting the history of Scottish comedy.
	www.mi6.co.uk /sections/pda/news/index.php?itemid=3871 (450 words)

	Gregory's Girl - Movie Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		If ever proof was needed that vast quantities of cash and over-the-top special effects aren't always necessary to make a truly great film, it can be found in the delightful "Gregory's Girl".
		Chic Murray is hilarious in a cameo role as the piano-tinkling Headmaster with a penchant for pastries, whilst Allison Forster puts in a marvellous performance as Gregory's worldy-wise 12-year-old sister.
		While the clothes and hairstyles on display might have dated, the humour and relevance of this ingenious piece of film-making haven't aged a bit.
	www.movie-gazette.com /cinereviews/106 (496 words)

	Chic Murray
		Chic Murray was always a keen musician, playing several instruments in his life, including organ, piano, banjo, guitar, and mandolin.
		While working in the shipbuilding industry at 15, Chic started a hill-billy group with a pal, calling themselves The Whinhillbillies.
		The Whinhillbillies toured theatres around Scotland, but it wasn't long before Chic teamed up with Maidie (his wife), and eventually became a solo performer.
	www.nigelgatherer.com /perf/music/mando/chic.html (125 words)

	The Edinburgh festival 2005 -- Reviews -- Comedy -- (E) -- 1 out of 91
		On the 20th anniversary of his death, his daughter Annabelle has put together a vivid and moving tribute to her father, which she introduces herself.
		It includes film and audio clips of Chic performing, some of them with his wife and partner Maidie, stories and memories of Chic on and off stage, and music from The Salon Trio, for whom pianist Robert Simans has rearranged Chic and Maidie's original bandparts.
		But the star of the show is the man himself, and his act recorded from television and stage.
	www.edinburghguide.com /festival/2005/fringe/review_comedy.php?page=e (297 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Chic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		CHIC mania - In Nile'n'Nard's Groove We Trust: A list by Patric Nilsson "pocat"
		Chic: better than yr Abba/Beatles/Sex Pistols: A list by Jason Parkes "We're all Frankies'"
		Chic Murray - A World Of His Own [1998] by Chic Murray (VHS Tape - 1998)
	www.amazon.co.uk /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Chic&index=blended&page=1 (485 words)

	Amazon.com: chic: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Chic [LP VINYL] by CHIC (LP Record - 1977)
		Chic Boom: Live at the Jazz Showcase by Cecil Payne (Audio CD - 2001) - Live
		Chic by Chic (Audio CD - 2006) - Import
	www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=chic&index=music&pg=4&page=1 (433 words)

	Charles Murray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Charles Murray is the name of several notable people:
		Charles Shaar Murray the rock music critic and biographer.
		This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same human name.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charles_Murray (82 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Chic: Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Favela Chic - Postonove Vol.4 by Various Artists (Audio CD - 2007)
		The Chic Murray Show by Chic Murray (Audio CD - 2003)
		Favela Chic - Postonove Vol.1 by Various Artists (Audio CD - 2002)
	www.amazon.co.uk /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Chic&search-type=ss&index=music&page=1 (635 words)

	Chic Murray...the 1 & only
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		RE: Chic Murray...the 1 & only - Apr.
		The guy was hysterical!!, ive sat with my dad whosein his 80,s with the tears running down my face watching my dads two fav comedians...Chic Murray & Ricki Fulton.
	www.muscletalk.co.uk /m_1782934/tm.htm (1277 words)

	Mississauga Library System: Canadiana: Local Archives: Murray, 'Chic'
		Mississauga Library System: Canadiana: Local Archives: Murray, 'Chic'
		Magoo on whirlwind tour of Mississauga and Peel, newsprint, 4 p.
		Re-elect Mayor "Chic" Murray, Streetsville Review, September 19/1973
	www5.mississauga.ca /library/history/Archives/murraychic.htm (27 words)

	Recipe Chic: Jell-O
		MOMMY CHIC STYLE CHIC CRAFTY CHIC HEALTHY CHIC SPECIAL TOPICS
		Let stand in refrigerator until partially jelled, then pour over cream cheese layer.
		In a saucepan bring water to a boil.
	www.mormonchic.com /recipe/recipebox/pages/jello.asp (839 words)

	The Murray Hill Art Walk
		Anne van H. has remodeled and extended her boutique with fresh, innovative styling.
		Stop by and see us in the Murray Hill Schoolhouse to pick up your FREE CLASS postcard, entitling you to a free yoga class whenever you choose.
		Specializing in one-of-a-kind greeting cards, note sets, stationery and decorative papers, Sobella also offers custom correspondence for weddings, baby announcements, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events and parties.
	www.murrayhillartwalk.com /shops.html (552 words)

	Overview of Charles (Chic) Murray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Murray began as an apprentice in Kincaid's ship-yard at the age of 15, but was also an amateur performer, appearing for example as 'Chic and his Chicks'.
		Murray was also popular in theatre; he played football manager and fellow Scot Bill Shankly (1913-81) in the play You'll Never Walk Alone.
		He died in Edinburgh, but his style of comedy still entertains through imitation and a tribute video Chic Murray: A World of His Own was released in 1998.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/people/famousfirst891.html (217 words)

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