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The largely self-trained Frenchman was defensive of Art Brut, deeming it the purest art of all.

Chadha was defensive, of course, and issued a firm denial of any perceived anti-Muslim bias, stating her sadness that "a film about reconciliation should be so wilfully misrepresented as anti-Muslim or anti-Pakistan".

Although modern video games, especially blockbusters, are sometimes ridiculed for offering an identikit palette of military browns and grays, Moss is defensive of game artists.

My problem is that I am defensive of that and of her and sometimes that can come out in the wrong way.

Cayman is defensive of its image, and Jude Scott, the man who speaks for its entire financial industry, says attacks are "politically motivated" by competitors.

"I have been defensive of [Pelosi]," Konst said.

Instead, she has been defensive of Bill Clinton on the issue rather than distancing herself.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has been defensive of that report.

Abi is defensive of her father and she argues with Kirsty about it, blaming her for her family's breakdown.

Members of the faith are defensive of the fact that some practices seem to restrict women and make gender equality in leadership impossible.

Reports have surfaced that some staff are frustrated with Gerard Baker, the editor-in-chief, who is said to have pushed more commentary that's defensive of the president.