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Cohen's self-description as a recovering cult member resonates, right down to his continued erratic behavior.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

Smith has thrived despite the slow play and the long rounds and his self-description as “a really impatient person” for which, “Everyone who knows me hates me for it.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022

The Aussie spoke about feeling like a veteran at 27, and his self-description Monday included “composed” and “mature.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2022

With this collection, Klay transcends his self-description as “a writer who was once a Marine and writes about war” to become more of a philosopher.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2022

Regarding this self-description, Bobby explained to a friend that he had never been defeated.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady