Is Clark Arrogant? Third Hand Information Suggests So

The New Republic Primary has pointed out that Wesley Clark responded to charges that he was aloof and arrogant by remarking:

"How do you think I could have succeeded in the military if everybody didn't like me? It's impossible," he said. "Do you realize I was the first person promoted to full colonel in my entire year group of 2,000 officers? I was the only one selected. Do you realize that? . . . Do you realize I was the only one of my West Point class picked to command a brigade when I was picked? . . . I was the first person picked for brigadier general. You have to balance this out. . . . A lot of people love me."

Why didn't he just say "I am the most humble man ever, I totally won the humble prize for 5 years in a row and the nobel committee is considering giving me an award for my humility. Oh, did I mention I was really humble?"