I absolutely agree that presenting both sides to young students is the right thing to do. That's not always easy, but you are commended for taking that approach.
I think Captain Von Trapp was supposed to be rather wooden through most of the story. For his true story, I recommend the autobiography To the Last Salute: Memories of an Austrian U-Boat Commander by Georg von Trapp.
I'm not a gossip. I just offered readers a link to a news article in a British tabloid, realizing full well that tabloids are gossipy.
Sorry, Yang. I must decline your gracious invitation. I don't drink wine. I have to limit my consumption of chocolate. And I would bore you with what little I know about celebrities. You would be better entertained watching TV.
I quite agree that an American would struggle. I am quite sure an American would say "like" rather than "fancy". I don't consider Tom Daley inarticulate...merely British.
How many participants in this forum fancy Tom Daley?
Surely Tom had his boyfriend's agreement that he come out. They have to understand the likely consequences. The press may make some erroneous reports, but they will eventually get it right.
Saban must have entered his dotage. The greenest of head coaches knows you entrust the ball to your Heisman caliber quarterback, especially when you have an overtime period ahead.