He cheerfully describes his hair implants and facial plastic surgery, which make him look far younger than his 69 years.

Ms. Girvan, who cheerfully describes herself as a kitchen klutz, is sympathetic.

Then, just as suddenly, he would break the tension with laughter, cheerfully describing himself as a "pedant" and a "nut case."

Sarah's roommate brings back a new lover she found in what she cheerfully describes as a "street meet."

Ms. Yorio cheerfully described a scene that she chalked up to the sheer novelty of being white in a predominantly black and Hispanic neighborhood.

Another miner, John Unger, 52, cheerfully described the meeting with the president as "small talk, that's all."

One resident art dealer cheerfully described the neighborhood as "the Chelsea you can get to."

Mr. Clinton cheerfully described the prospect of dealing with his injury as a "learning experience."

Karell Darden, 9, cheerfully described how the cafeteria workers drag the tables and chairs to the side of the room so that the children can play.

She cheerfully describes herself as a 'big girlie'.