His fighting prowess and aggressive, no-nonsense style made him a wildly popular player with Canadiens' fans.

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In Frankenstein, he played alongside Robert De Niro, whose acting techniques were in stark contrast Briers' own, no-nonsense style.

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Displaying a no-nonsense style that would have won a few extra viewer votes, Middlemiss cut to the heart of the debate - ratings.

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Mr Taylor is nicknamed "the Grizz" for his bear-like no-nonsense style.

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Mr Taylor, nicknamed "the Grizz" for his bear-like no-nonsense style, made an unsuccessful run for the Republican nomination in the 1996 US presidential election, campaigning on a pro-business ticket.

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Mr Buffett liked Iscar's steady long-term growth, its international reach, its investment in people and its close-knit, no-nonsense management style.

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With her no-nonsense business philosophy and unorthodox style, Lynn works to get these enterprises back on track and return stability, pride and hope to the small town communities they support.

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