He had the necessary cool nerve in the heat of battle, which counts for much more than any technique that can be trained or taught.
The cool nerve of the message made Cranston smile.
He was widely regarded as a hero, helping many to safety with cool nerve and bravery.
His range of options was greater than Paul's, and he drew on them with cool nerve.
It was an indication of his cool nerve that he showed no sign of jumpiness and felt very little.
At such times, the agents can only hope the patrolman on the beat has cool nerves.
The only clear thought that came to him was a suddenly renewed admiration for Illyan's cool nerve.
An officer of cool nerve will be needed to judge the issue.
The men, who earn about $90,000 a year, say the best attributes for the work are cool nerves and a nimble step.
Whatever he did to the gadgets must have required a cool nerve.