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

The father of the art himself, old Herodotus, vivified his text with a greater share of what we may call personal anecdote than any of his classical followers.

From Famous Reviews by Johnson, R. Brimley