Richard Corliss

From her first superheroine role in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' - which earned $275 million globally in 2001, back when that was real money - Jolie has been the one actress who can stand up to any male star and stare him down.

American Writer

Ann Cleeves

Shetland' is adapted from the novel 'Red Bones.' The book is based around an archaeological dig, and the mystery starts with the murder of the elderly woman who crofts the land where the dig is happening.

British Writer

Sandi Toksvig

My ambition is to stop showing off. I'd love to be a tweedy academic. I'd be happy living in a croft. I like making jam. So why am I a semi-public figure?

The term 'croft' is particularly used in the context of rural Scotland and Northern England.

UK Origin

'Croft' implies a smaller plot of agricultural land, not large fields or commercial farms.

Size Matters

Crofts are often associated with subsistence farming, supporting the family living on it.

Self-Sufficiency

In fashion, 'croft' refers to a distinctive sewing technique, not agriculture.

Fashion Specific

Using 'croft' in fabric gives it a textured, three-dimensional look.

Textile Texture

'Croft' in this sense is technical jargon, seldom used in everyday language.

Not Common Usage

As a verb, 'croft' describes the act of creating this texture in sewing.

Action in Sewing

'Croft' can add delicate detail to a piece, suggesting a handcrafted quality.

Art of Detail

 airborne the only difference from a conventional hovercraft is that it's got a hidden wheel that touches down to drive it forward which is a bit of a cheat but it's still pretty cool now if you're sitting at home thinking you'd really like to own over croft but don't want to spend a fortune buying one