Mr. Lythgoe's life these days is a far cry from his glamorous existence as a fast-rising star.

"Protecting our environment is an honorable goal," Representative Bill Paxon, a fast-rising Republican star from New York, said earlier this fall.

In a city that admires fast-rising political stars, Senator Rick Santorum has been one of the fastest risers.

Cindy had a film contract and was a fast-rising star.

Brash but fun-loving, Mr. Whalley was a fast-rising star.

If you are not up to speed on Mambo, you should probably familiarize yourself with this fast-rising star in the Content Management System arena.

Salinas was found guilty by the trial judge of being the author of the successful 1994 assassination of a fast-rising political star.

Mr. Ghosn, who turned 45 a few weeks ago, has been a fast-rising star in European industry.

A fast-rising star, Mr. Waters had assembled a glittering list of titles in his eight years at the investment bank.

Hanwa of Japan, a fast-rising 1980's star, will report more than $1 billion in securities losses.