Barry White
Born | September 12, 1944 |
Hometown | Galveston, Texas, United States of America |
Net worth | $20 million |
Height | 6'4" (1.92m) |
Spouse | Glodean White (m 1974 - 2003) , Mary |
Children | Nina White , Barry White Jr. , Shaherah White , Darryl White , Melva White |
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'Mr Smooth': Commuters hail 'Barry White of the DLR' for hilarious silky-voiced train announcements
A train announcer dubbed the "Barry White of London’s transport network” has been delighting commuters with his silky voice and daily quips. Scores of passengers travelling on the Docklands Light Railway in east London have remarked on the unknown worker’s “sultry” and “seductive” announcements.
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The Top 10: People Whose Names Could Be Journeys
Ben Cropper said: “I remember once seeing a London bus with Victoria Peckham on the front.” Similarly, Brooklyn Beckenham, nominated by Tom Peck, did not make it to the select few. David Mills had the idea for this Top 10, so he is allowed to nominate a player from his favourite team. “Can be a very pleasant crossing on a calm day,” said David Sutherland, from Northern Ireland to the Scottish coast near Ayr.
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Oh Look, It's Time For Some More Trans Panic
Dave has the best beard that I've ever seen anybody grow, and has a voice about three degrees shy of Barry White.
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'Barry White of tennis': Umpire with soothing voice melts hearts at Wimbledon
'Barry White of tennis': Umpire with soothing voice melts hearts at Wimbledon
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In Praise Of Aphrodisiac Eating - Less Of The Guilt (And Asparagus) Please
Pre-AmbleI slurp and lap and moan, head down. It's a moment of pleasure I want to enjoy without interruption. It's very personal indeed. I look up and meet the eyes of the noodle shop owner as I swallow and we share an awkward, intrusive moment. I'm not sure who looks away quicker but I feel all weird and dirty. As I cross the restaurant to pay I feel sated but empty, the best part of the day, the one I was looking forward to with hot, fervent anticipation, is now over. And repeat.Consider the m
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Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, tour review: Frankie's timeless voice is a thing of wonder
Whoever said rock’n’roll was a young man’s game forgot to tell Frankie Valli. Aged 82, the New Jersey crooner (born Francesco Castelluccio) has dusted off the tuxedo, pulled on the platform soles and returned to the stage. Nowadays, Valli looks like Willem Dafoe’s diminutive dad, but his voice is a thing of wonder.
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Best Teacher Ever Has Personalised Handshakes For Each Of His Students
One teacher has gone above and beyond to make sure his students are pumped to learn. Barry White Jnr, who teaches fifth grade (the equivalent of year six in the UK) at Ashley Park School in Charlotte, North Carolina, has a personalised handshake for each and every one of his students. Headteacher of the school, Meaghan Loftus, said: “Barry’s handshakes represent his own authentic take on building those relationships.
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Best Teacher Ever Has Special Secret Handshakes For Each Of His Students
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US teacher's amazing individual handshakes with all his pupils captured on film
A US primary school teacher has captured the hearts of the nation after footage emerged of his unique handshakes with each of his pupils. Barry White Jr, a fifth-grade English teacher at Ashley Park Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, performs the personalised greetings with his 10 and 11-year-old students before they start lessons. Mr White Jr has also featured on US breakfast show Good Morning America.
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EXCLUSIVE: Listen To Lisa Stansfield's Brand New Album 'Seven', PLUS Why She's Returning After A Decade
Lisa Stansfield’s timeless ability to pen a tune that stays in your head is beyond doubt – songs such ‘All Around The World’ and ‘Someday ('I'm Coming Back)’ still prompting a sing-along whenever they appear on the radio. It’s been a decade since we last heard new music from Lisa Stansfield.
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