self-destructiveness

In probably his best role to date, Logue put his well-honed comedic and dramatic skills to use in depicting the lost soul that was Hank Dolworth, whose self-destructiveness was both pitiful and sympathetic.

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But there is, I believe, a lesson in the triumphs of these few students, one that most experienced teachers know very well -- success is the great motivator, even a little of it can save a child from alienation and self-destructiveness, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for many students to feel successful is a big reason why so many large urban high schools have such high rates of failure and drop out.

Larry Strauss: Amidst the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times: Acting Quietly in the Interest of Children Larry Strauss 2011

But there is, I believe, a lesson in the triumphs of these few students, one that most experienced teachers know very well -- success is the great motivator, even a little of it can save a child from alienation and self-destructiveness, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for many students to feel successful is a big reason why so many large urban high schools have such high rates of failure and drop out.

Larry Strauss: Amidst the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times: Acting Quietly in the Interest of Children Larry Strauss 2011

But at the same time, we must also realize the self-destructiveness of hollowing out our own economy.

Robert L. Dilenschneider: Here Are the Jobs, Mr. President Robert L. Dilenschneider 2011

But there is, I believe, a lesson in the triumphs of these few students, one that most experienced teachers know very well -- success is the great motivator, even a little of it can save a child from alienation and self-destructiveness, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for many students to feel successful is a big reason why so many large urban high schools have such high rates of failure and drop out.

Larry Strauss: Amidst the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times: Acting Quietly in the Interest of Children Larry Strauss 2011

In probably his best role to date, Logue put his well-honed comedic and dramatic skills to use in depicting the lost soul that was Hank Dolworth, whose self-destructiveness was both pitiful and sympathetic.

Emmys: TVGuide.com's Picks for Lead Actor in a Drama 2011

But there is, I believe, a lesson in the triumphs of these few students, one that most experienced teachers know very well -- success is the great motivator, even a little of it can save a child from alienation and self-destructiveness, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for many students to feel successful is a big reason why so many large urban high schools have such high rates of failure and drop out.

Larry Strauss: Amidst the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times: Acting Quietly in the Interest of Children Larry Strauss 2011

But there is, I believe, a lesson in the triumphs of these few students, one that most experienced teachers know very well -- success is the great motivator, even a little of it can save a child from alienation and self-destructiveness, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for many students to feel successful is a big reason why so many large urban high schools have such high rates of failure and drop out.

Larry Strauss: Amidst the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times: Acting Quietly in the Interest of Children Larry Strauss 2011

But there is, I believe, a lesson in the triumphs of these few students, one that most experienced teachers know very well -- success is the great motivator, even a little of it can save a child from alienation and self-destructiveness, and the lack of sufficient opportunities for many students to feel successful is a big reason why so many large urban high schools have such high rates of failure and drop out.

Larry Strauss: Amidst the Worst of Times Are the Best of Times: Acting Quietly in the Interest of Children Larry Strauss 2011

But at the same time, we must also realize the self-destructiveness of hollowing out our own economy.

Robert L. Dilenschneider: Here Are the Jobs, Mr. President Robert L. Dilenschneider 2011