His class and times provide him with more than accomplished diction and an occasionally self-deprecating wit.

These display a gift with words and a blunt, self-deprecating wit.

At the same time, reporters consistently describe Barr as affable with a dry, self-deprecating wit.

He maintained his reserved manner and dry, self-deprecating wit.

That is 10 pounds heavier than Cone's listed weight, causing him to turn to reporters and display his self-deprecating wit.

Polite, self-deprecating wit, that's what was called for, thrust and riposte but no one ever bloodied.

He nurtured his image carefully, a massive gentle bear of a man with graceful hands and self-deprecating wit.

It was clear that she had picked up a lot from the Prince's own style, especially the self-deprecating wit.

The primary campaign, in which he always managed to place second to the Georgia Governor, became a showcase for his self-deprecating wit.

But she's smart enough to sulk over these things, often with a pungent, self-deprecating wit.