It is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you.
“You read about somebody, and it doesn't really matter whether or not they really exist - the point is that you get into them like real characters.”
“It's the first time I've ever done anything like that. It took longer than I expected. I've gotten a lot of E-mail since I got back, saying they thought I did a good job and presented the case well.”