Mr. Norwood, who turned 60 last week, has said his passion stemmed from the frustrations he faced in 25 years of practicing dentistry in Augusta, Ga.

Yet there is no question that Travolta's passion for the project stems from his belief in Scientology.

In 2001, Mr. Wind told The Boston Globe that his passion for golf stemmed from a radio program on Friday evening in his youth.

Scanlan's passion to combat eating disorders stems from a friend who struggled with bulimia.

Rice's passion for football stems from her study of the history of warfare.

Soderman's passion for the PPR stems from what it means for the community and players he covers each week.

The passion for this historical era stems in part from deep family roots in Kansas, where his grandfather owned and ran a cattle ranch.

His passion for water stems from his years growing up in the Panama Canal Zone, where he often spent his days playing in the ocean.

In some ways, both the proposal and the passions behind it stem from the island's history.

"The banks' passion for more bailouts is not altruistic, but stems from the desire to ensure that profits remain private, while losses continue to be socialised"