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

I can add a very personal anecdote that sheds light on why this film was made.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2023

As to forgiveness from your daughter, here’s an even more personal anecdote.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2021

With actors it often came with a personal anecdote revealing an unexpected side to a character.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2021

He was a minister much in request for church soirees, where he amused the congregations so greatly with personal anecdote about himself that they never thought much of him afterwards.

From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)