See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object), persevered, persevering. 1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
The song 'Secret Agent Man' composed for Secret Agent (1964), can be also heard in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), Spy Hard (1996), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Bowfinger (1999) and Company Man (2000) (instrumental version).
Memoir: Musician Bob Forrest in 2011- the former Thelonious Monster frontman has written a new book in which he recounts the untimely death of his friend River Phoenix (right) pictured in 1991. Musician and Actor: River Phoenix was watching his friend Johnny Depp play with his band on the evening of his death. Forrest alleges that as soon as Phoenix and Frusciante arrived, cocaine was immediately passed around, but that the promising actors condition startled him.