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With a rapid-fire delivery, a barrage of one-liners and impressions, a dancer’s light-footedness and a more than passable singing voice, Mr. Carter was a headliner, if never quite a superstar, for decades.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2015

The light-footedness took place at two White House parties, the annual diplomatic corps reception, and a state dinner for Sir Alec Douglas-Home.

From Time Magazine Archive

This poetry is lost, but the silent Meistersinger moves with a light-footedness impossible in grand opera.

From Time Magazine Archive

A consistent and strong competitor who impresses the judges, the sullen-faced Shushunova lacks the charisma and light-footedness that ignite audiences.

From Time Magazine Archive

She hurried out, with the rustle of stiff starch and the quick light-footedness of the well-trained servant.

From The Betrayal by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)