self-deprecation

But you might still enjoy the answers, which are to be found in How I Won the Yellow Jumper, a hugely entertaining new memoir of life on the Tour by Ned Boulting, Imlach's colleague in the ITV4 team and, as it turns out, a master of comic self-deprecation.

F1 grid loses its glorious blend of voices | Richard Williams 2011

In testimony ranging from braggadocio to self-deprecation, Mr. Blagojevich talked about his "man crush" on Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the Treasury; his devotion to combing his fluffy mane of hair; and his aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player.

Disgraced Governor Testifies in Trial Stephanie Banchero 2011

Kristol was celebrated for his wit, his genial self-deprecation and his ability to dismantle an opposing argument without dismantling his opponents.

Irving Kristol still persuades Jennifer Rubin 2011

Only she would have a big enough ego to say something like that without a hint of irony or self-deprecation.

Ominous Kate Brian 2011

What makes Jake so adorable and his style monologues so compelling is the combination of his talented mind's eye with his humility and self-deprecation.

StyleLikeU: PHOTOS: This Former High School Jock Lives For Fashion StyleLikeU 2011

He enjoyed tweaking expectations of humility or self-deprecation.

Archive 2009-02-01 Matthew Guerrieri 2009

The earlier masque of flirtation and faux self-deprecation melted away, leaving him cold.

Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

When you are in it for the long haul, self-deprecation and a dose of humility become as sexy as George Clooney.

Live and Let Love Andrea Buchanan 2011

He enjoyed tweaking expectations of humility or self-deprecation.

Composer's Holiday Matthew Guerrieri 2009

What makes Jake so adorable and his style monologues so compelling is the combination of his talented mind's eye with his humility and self-deprecation.

StyleLikeU: PHOTOS: This Former High School Jock Lives For Fashion StyleLikeU 2011