“He manages to translate the comic perfectly and at the same time create believable characters and situations.”

“Cleaves earned a niche in the scholarly world as a man who made a respectable attempt to rescue several noteworthy historical characters from relative obscurity.”

“After putting out a couple of unspectacular albums, she spent much of the 1980s waitressing and working in a record store.”

“The persistent application of double standards can bring about undesirable results.”

“Her stories have been known for her realistic portrayal of women's life.”