Hi RB - yes, he does make the sign of the cross often. I don't know why. He was raised Catholic and he seems to have a love of rosary beads, as well. I think he said, however, that he doesn't really practice any form of religion.
AH...the word form. Which brings me to this - Stoned was correct in the use of this word. From Webster (a long list, but it's there):
Definition of FORM
1
a : the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material
b : a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face : figure
c archaic : beauty
2
: the essential nature of a thing as distinguished from its matter: as
a : idea 1a
b : the component of a thing that determines its kind
3
a : established method of expression or proceeding : procedure according to rule or rote; also : a standard or expectation based on past experience : precedent <true to form, the champions won again>
b : a prescribed and set order of words : formula <the form of the marriage service>
4
: a printed or typed document with blank spaces for insertion of required or requested information <tax forms>
5
a (1) : conduct regulated by extraneous controls (as of custom or etiquette) : ceremony (2) : show without substance
b : manner or conduct as tested by a prescribed or accepted standard <rudeness is simply bad form>
c : manner or style of performing or accomplishing according to recognized standards of technique <a strong swimmer but weak on form>
6
a : the resting place or nest of a hare
b : a long seat : bench
7
a : a supporting frame model of the human figure or part (as the torso) of the human figure usually used for displaying apparel
b : a proportioned and often adjustable model for fitting clothes
c : a mold in which concrete is placed to set
8
: the printing type or other matter arranged and secured in a chase ready for printing
9
a : one of the different modes of existence, action, or manifestation of a particular thing or substance : kind <one form of respiratory disorder> <a form of art>
b : a distinguishable group of organisms
c : linguistic form
d : one of the different aspects a word may take as a result of inflection or change of spelling or pronunciation <verbal forms>
e : a mathematical expression of a particular type <a bilinear form> <a polynomial form>
10
a (1) : orderly method of arrangement (as in the presentation of ideas) : manner of coordinating elements (as of an artistic production or course of reasoning) (2) : a particular kind or instance of such arrangement <the sonnet is a poetical form>
b : pattern, schema <arguments of the same logical form>
c : the structural element, plan, or design of a work of art — compare content 2c
d : a visible and measurable unit defined by a contour : a bounded surface or volume
11
: a grade in a British school or in some American private schools
12
a (1) : the past performance of a race horse (2) : racing form
b : known ability to perform <a singer at the top of her form>
c : condition suitable for performing (as in athletic competition) <back on form>
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