Possible Clues:

• The long-suffering alto is having to change key in it
• Not complaining
• Hard to read, in a way
• Patient? Woman keeps one in bed after setback
• Gaining Oscar, A-list celeb's top wobbled — not complaining!
• Son in the news, having lost power, resigned
• Forbearing, like a philosopher
• Able to bear pain
• Resigned from time in party after central reshuffle
• Not showing feelings