Sentence examples for denies himself from inspiring English sources

As anxious as Byrne is about the CD's reception, he denies himself the luxury of focusing on any one project.

The formal lamentations are delivered by Quirke, who is that attractive romantic cliché, the tormented hero who denies himself happiness out of guilt for past sins.

The more he denies himself, the greater his spiritual triumph, and for Messiaen the triumph was what had to be expressed.

"Easily 35, double-chinned, his skin cocoa, a wiry goatee and sideburns," he's the kind of guy who fantasizes about going to Wendy's after work for a late-night spicy chicken sandwich and a cup of chili, but denies himself the indulgence by telling himself that he's already "fat enough".

He denies himself luxuries, but he's a big tipper.

According to writer Michael Reaves, this scene was to be a pivotal moment in Bruce's tragic life, as he denies himself the opportunity to live a normal life.

Rossini did not deny himself operatic flourishes.

"He didn't deny himself anything.

I think Bradley's happiest whenever he can deny himself pleasure".

He had been denying himself food for three days when someone from Catholic Charities called.

Who would want to deny himself this long list of luscious foods?