Brilliance

These guys are amazing, he said. They're clearly brilliant, and they're all obviously smarter than me. ...

He was talking in an animated tone, but there was something in it that belied his intent, just enough of a hint of sarcasm that I sat up and began listening closer. He continued without missing a beat.

... and they're so productive. But you know, and now he paused, formally inviting the attention that his veiled sarcasm had already won.

You know when I read their stuff I realize that they don't know what they are talking about!

I laughed louder than I have for a long time.

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