Although his official association with the Group of Seven was brief, his friendship with the artists dated back over a much longer period.

A friendship with Leon Trotsky dated from that period, when the latter was living in France.

His friendship with the labour organiser and revolutionary Karl Schapper dated from that period.

Her friendship with Ball dated back to the film Roman Scandals, in which both appeared as Goldwyn Girls.

Kolber's close friendship with Israeli President Shimon Peres dates back to the 1950s.

The friendship between Charles Durning and the late producer David Susskind dated from the era of live television.

McClurg's lifelong friendship with Thomas Jefferson dated from their school days.

Their friendship dated from the beginning of the 1930s, when they first met, possibly when Sas was working in The Hague.

The friendship with Goldmark dated back to his student days.

Their friendship dated back nearly four decades.