personal anecdote

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From Slate • Nov. 29, 2024

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

Please note that roar at the end of the English personal anecdote.

From My Discovery of England by Leacock, Stephen