| Not passive |
| Conform to masculine stereotypes by repressing one's feelings, which, as we all know, works out well for everyone |
| With one's identity hidden |
| A Prairie Home Companion" director; "it" game; performer Marilyn; PC key; ear part; mama's boy; grown boy; "Notes On 'Camp'" essayist; blue shade |
| Talladega" singer who goes by his middle name, not first name (Kenneth): 2 wds. |
| Pull with effort |
| The "me" in "nothing can stop me now," in a 1962 #1 hit |
| Noted potters |
| Longtime Notre Dame coach Parseghian |
| Organization whose 2008 endorsement John McCain did not reciprocate |
| Good-for-nothing |
| Not too often |
| Not quite tight |
| Unknot |
| Give one's word |
| Not give in to a timepiece that swings at you? |
| Actress Taylor of "The Notorious Bettie Page |
| Best-possible |
| Not act subtly |
| 2000 Best Song Oscar winner |
| A dish best served cold |
| Aristotle's "best provision for old age |
| Acquire by effort |
| Animated TV character whose best friend is Boots |
| Creative notion |
| ___ stage (Freudian notion) |
| Agent noted for Oscar night bashes |
| Accepts one's punishment |
| A Johnny One-Note |
| Noteworthy accomplishment |