We also shared a militant belief in the art of narration and a passionate love for Chicago.

NEWYORKER: Beyond the Matrix

It's about a 19th-century Italian love triangle between a handsome young soldier, his passionate, married mistress back home, and an obsessed, demanding invalid at his remote regimental posting who tries to turn his distaste for her into love.

WSJ: Review: Intense revival of Sondheim's 'Passion'

At the outset of the debate sounded like a Lib Dem love-in, but it developed into a more passionate affair with powerful arguments from delegates and MPs on both sides of the debate.

BBC: Challenge for Clegg despite tax victory

"People want Britain to stand for something in the world" he declared reminding one normally calm observer of the scene in the movie "Love Actually" in which "Prime Minister" Hugh Grant makes a passionate plea.

BBC: Sarkozy's suggested joint trip to Libya to Cameron