Sentence examples for capacity for self-deprecating humor from inspiring English sources
When Mr. Roche received the Pritzker in 1982, he delivered an acceptance speech that displayed both his capacity for self-deprecating humor and his belief that architecture was a noble pursuit.
"I went into this for psychological reasons," said Lewis, who was nicknamed the Prince of Pain for his self-deprecating humor.
For all the self-deprecating humor it provides, fantasy football is a growing business.
For all his self-deprecating humor, MacCulloch says he is ready to show that his talent is serious.
Her natural warmth and her affinity for Ruth's deadpan, self-deprecating humor kept reminding me of Sandra Bullock.
She writes with literary poise and a gift for mordant observation and self-deprecating humor that belie her youth.
Mrs. Bush was liked for her matronly style, her self-deprecating humor and her warmth.
Known for his genial demeanor and self-deprecating humor, Bolling explained his decision by quoting an unlikely muse: Dirty Harry.
Whether Ms. Lavin performs with friends or alone, she is known for her ebullient wit and self-deprecating humor in performance.
Babbitt, who has heart problems and arthritis, talks for nearly four hours with self-deprecating humor about her life.
He seemed to embody the best aspects of the tradition: self-deprecating humor; boundless enthusiasm for every variety of human experience; leadership worn very lightly; a capacity for enormously hard work; and a grinning appreciation of life's tragedies.
