What began casually on television's variety shows has now grown into a consciously selected style: Don't take yourself too seriously because nothing matters.

Lindy casually began to pick Connor's clothes from the bushes and fold them over her arm.

It's hard to see at night, you know," Conor started up again, beginning casually, taking his time, "unless your eyes are used to the dark.

Miles casually began to discard the Scots clothes he wore.

Spock began casually to pick out the melody of the music manuscript.

Reich restrained himself for five minutes, then began casually: "Notice the sky?"

At the first warning, Theresa began casually to clear away the dishes.

"Malada," he began casually when the first of his friends answered.

"There are no more wonderful ruins in the world," he began almost casually.

"In her bedroom," Johnno suggested, then casually began to clear a path.