He had a fairly interesting background for a man who was sworn to uphold the law.

Just scope out an interesting background, then wait for a suitable person to come along.

I explained that I was always looking for interesting backgrounds.

Soon a beautiful young biologist with an interesting background arrives on the island.

The result, whatever sparked it, certainly fills in some interesting background about Derry and his family.

The detective story with an interesting background is not so far removed from the classical original.

Vietnam in 1974, at the end of the American presence," he said, "offered an interesting background.

His mother died giving birth to him but of her interesting background we have a very complete picture.

"We have to make up an interesting background for you," she said.

Jeremy Jacobs is no different, but his company may have the most interesting background.