personal anecdote
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Haley is reviving the personal anecdote she would give in South Carolina — almost verbatim.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023
Closing the testimonial parade there was always a special guest, preferably a pop star or an actor, who would throw in a personal anecdote meant to humanize Berlusconi and bring him closer to the people.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2023
With actors it often came with a personal anecdote revealing an unexpected side to a character.
From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2021
When asked what part of basketball he missed the most during the pandemic, James pivoted to a more personal anecdote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2020
He replied that his own life had been so barren of incidents, that he could not interest them with any personal anecdote, but, instead, he would relate to them the legend of "The False Prince."
From Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace by Hauff, Wilhelm
