And, if it was possible, the curiosity surrounding his 15 minutes of pitching was greater than at any other point in his career.

There was, to be sure, a voyeuristic aspect to the intense curiosity surrounding the concerts as well as the movie; Mr. Helfgott's mental illness, especially as portrayed by Geoffrey Rush in the film, manifests itself in undeniably entertaining ways.

Stein had expressed curiosity surrounding the concept of branded content; content produced in collaboration with an advertiser that is intended to be both promotional and a form of entertainment.

The scaffolding, which is tall and thin and blanketed by dark-blue netting, is appealing as scaffolds go, but it has only deepened the growing curiosity surrounding Mr. Kovner's new home.

The White Sox had the best record in the major leagues at that point, but there was still a curiosity surrounding this surprisingly successful team.

It isn't really easier to get movies made or released, but in public there is a greater curiosity surrounding him.

But as likable as they have become, as individual as they are, the curiosity surrounding an all-sister final is bound to wear off soon, especially if the error-strewn contests continue.

British expat Lewis Mullen, a teacher based in Shanghai, said: "I think China could make a name for itself in the global market as people will always like to try something different, and with China having such a long wine-making history I'm sure there will be curiosity surrounding the wines."

There will be a tremendous amount of curiosity surrounding his renewed boxing career.