But he is at his best when his words seek to leave the world a different place.
For all the disappointments in his career, Monfils is usually at his best in Paris.
He trusted me to direct him as I wanted - to show him at his best.
At his best he is as tough as any bowler in the international game.
Dasgupta is at his best as an analyst of futility, both ideological and personal.
This innings was Shah at his best with strong, flexible wrists and plenty of innovation.
Some of it is Obama at his best, elegant, spare, right to the point.
Els was not quite at his best on Saturday, missing fairways and finding bunkers.
For a 36-year-old to be at his best he needs something to inspire him.
He is at his best when he can reduce an issue to its factual basis.
At his best, Mr Edwards offers a persuasive Clintonian mixture of southern moderation and boyish optimism.
He is at his best when exploring the role that Rwanda has played in the war.
Tennant is at his best, though, when he allows his full dramatic force to take over.
"He hasn't been as mentally focused as Herschelle Gibbs at his best is, " Kirsten told BBC Sport.
Lundqvist was at his best earlier in the third when the Capitals came at him in waves.
Big-serving Pioline is never at his best on clay, but still got to the semi-final in 1998.
Haas has also been ill and taking antibiotics, so he might not be at his best against Sock.
The agent is crucial in understanding the process and which activities will show the player at his best.
More than anything, the sale process of the Kings has shown NBA commissioner David Stern at his best.
Not to mention, Orb hasn't done anything that would indicate he won't be at his best on Saturday.
Jason Graves is always at his best with his string ensembles and multiple tracks really showcase this sound.
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Mr McCain is at his best taking questions from unscreened voters, something most politicians seldom dare to do.
Though truly, Hisaishi is at his best in his piano-heavy pieces, and this soundtrack is no exception.
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Carey was at his best from set-pieces, but at times looked to be struggling when asked to defend.
And Churchill was at his best when he used wit rather than fury on subordinates who upset him.
It is true that he is at his best once the pressure is on, and usually exceeds expectations.
Goaltender Curtis Joseph was also not at his best, continuing the trend of underperforming NHL goalies at these Games.
And I think it's because the other players know Tiger Woods at his best is better than everybody else.
Thompson was at his best in the middle part of the final round.
Yet at his best he could render dreams on film with a gossamer-light facility that continues to beguile us.
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