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It's not that I'm down on myself. Trust me. I stink.
— Tom Granick • Broadcast News
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker rejects the idea that this is low self-esteem and asks to be believed: the verdict is simply an honest one. Bluntly, they say they are bad, presenting it as sober assessment rather than moping. The deadpan bluntness makes the self-criticism sound like a plain fact.
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