[nikos1121]

From the Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Solve it in

4 minutes is good
3 minutes excellent
2 minutes superior
90 seconds amazing

[Steven Tyler]

Word after comma
contraction
Word 11

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

1:50.30 with caeveat that I guessed the author’s last name, and it appears that the last letter is missing.

[grey_whiskers]

2 min.

Last 2 letters of 3rd word.
Most common letter, first word.
5th word.
Off to the races.