Inclusive rather than selective, it is a book for only the most die-hard of the author's fans.

And although most of the drivers considered themselves professionals, it is unlikely that even the most die-hard racing enthusiast would have heard of them.

All but the most die-hard of dancers had given up by now; Elspeth found herself a seat in the shadows.

The Festival staff will review all the comments posted by September 30th and announce the most die-hard Festival fan on this blog.

Later editions deleted the bootlegs section, stating only that they were of generally poor sound quality, and of interest "only to the most die-hard Beatlemaniacs."

Powerful nonstop drumming drove the inhibitions from all but the most die-hard of wallflowers.

"I don't think anybody, even the most die-hard of my conservative colleagues, is willing to teach in an institution with no black faces," he said.

In these early years, only the most die-hard TV fans would go through all the hassle and expense of putting in their own dish.

The final page often produced a totally unexpected plot twist that would invariably leave even his most die-hard fans surprised.

And even the most die-hard of beef eaters should be satisfied with a thick-cut tuna steak, cooked in a peppery crust and served rare.