When Robert Haile pulled his own weapon, Brooks continued his stick-up.
Chicago’s Cops Don’t Even Get Investigated for Shooting People in the Back|Justin Glawe|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brooks later joked of Obama, “[The President] said, David, which sort of wine would you like me to turn your water into?”
The Booze That Saved America|Kevin Bleyer|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brooks resigned his seat but was immediately returned by his district in a special election.
Election Day Is Scarier Than Halloween|P. J. O’Rourke|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Raising the ticket price, just because there is a big demand for tickets, was never an option for me,” Brooks said.
I'm Not Country or Pop. I'm Just Pure Garth Brooks.|David Masciotra|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Brooks went into his second song, an old hit called “Rodeo,” the cheers grew so loud it was hard to hear him sing.
I'm Not Country or Pop. I'm Just Pure Garth Brooks.|David Masciotra|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A number of men are now making good money in the Maine woods by searching the brooks for fresh water clams.
Motor Matt's Peril, or, Cast Away in the Bahamas|Stanley R. Matthews
There is a gentleman up-stairs who wants to send back a buggy to Brooks' stable.
Bernard Brooks' Adventures|Horatio Alger, Jr.
Now, Brooks had men enough to thrash them soundly, but unless he caught them in the act of spoliation he lacked authority.
A Trooper Galahad|Charles King
Brooks and the crewmen laughed loudly as Tom dragged himself to his feet.
On the Trail of the Space Pirates|Carey Rockwell
The water-ouzel is found by the alpine lakes and brooks on the mountains of the West.
Wild Life on the Rockies|Enos A. Mills
British Dictionary definitions for Brooks
Brooks
/ (brʊks) /
noun
Geraldine . born 1955, Australian writer. Her novels include March (2005), which won the Pulitzer prize
Mel, real name Melvyn Kaminsky . born 1926, US comedy writer, actor, and film director. His films include The Producers (1968), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1996)
(Troyal) Garth. born 1962, US country singer and songwriter; his bestselling records include Ropin' the Wind (1991) and Scarecrow (2001)