He wants cooperation, and has won a standing ovation for his efforts.

"You have to try to help everybody, but if they're nuts and stupid, stay away from them," she said, advice that won a standing ovation.

"You will rise to the occasion, and may you win a standing ovation."

It won her wild applause and a standing ovation.

The rest of Friday's program won similarly enthusiastic ovations.

He won a standing ovation from the legislature.

Mr. Nader won a standing ovation from the board.

Mr. Clinton won big applause and a standing ovation from the veterans, who gathered here to mark the 100th anniversary of their organization.

Mr. Giuliani's remarks won him a sustained standing ovation among a dinner crowd of more than 1,000 people.

This weekend's three productions were more than just conceptually clever: two won deserved and sustained ovations.