Many successful people, when trying to be modest or polite will attribute much o...

lsc on Aug 31, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Iraqi who saved Norway from oil

Many successful people, when trying to be modest or polite will attribute much of their success to luck. How much of that is modesty? I don't know, but in this case, the guy is clearly being humble and letting the reporter talk him up.