21. Conwell described the character as " sharp as a tack " and " self-assured ". 22. Talk to Wilbur a few seconds and it's evident he's still sharp as a tack . 23. He is not merely as sharp as a tack , he is the standard by which they sharpen tacks. 24. Heatherpence describes her as " sharp as a tack ", with an " IQ off the charts ". 25. Age has slowed his step, but his mind remains sharp as a tack , said his wife, Edith. 26. Had a plastic pocket protector for his special pencils, Ticonderoga No . 8, perpetually sharp as a tack . 27. The actor is thin as a rail, sharp as a tack and dressed casually in jeans and a colorful sweater. 28. She is as sharp as a tack , has a great sense of humour and keeps up on local and world news. 29. The writing and direction is sharp as a tack and the acting is gorgeous . ( ERG ) 1 hour, 47 minutes. 30. She's still sharp as a tack and spends much of the day examining her many plants and flowers in the front yard.
