Summary Of ' The ' I 'm Handsome ! '

” Three words to define myself, hmm, you’re not making it easy on me” Hans says, “well I’m handsome!” he exclaims, with a laugh in his voice, he displays his crooked bottom row of teeth quickly closes his mouth and withdraw what he just said, an often occurrence, Hans Rosen thinking he’s funny when he’s really not. It makes you wonder if he ever thinks about what leaves his mouth or he just has a terrible sense of humor, not long after as I had just recovered from the first well thought answer he bursts out “middle-aged”, his facial expression shows that he feels very content with his answer once again and argues that it was good one. Although he sees himself as middle-aged, most people would call him old as he just turned 56 three days ago and his hair is not growing back or regaining its dark blonde color it once had. I bet it came as a shocker for him that he now can receive senior discounts, although he’s still too proud take advantage of them. As he thinks harder for the next two definitions his eyes roll up to the left as he licks his lips and clasps his hands. “Versatile and knowledgeable, I definitely see myself as a handyman, I can draw and build houses, restore cars, and found companies. I just love learning new things and exploring the horizon. That is the explanation for most of my choices through life, how I’ve traveled the world, been part of the navy and started several companies.” He puts his chest up and clears his throat, “I take pride in knowing things.” He says with a deep Swedish accent, almost sounding like Arnold Schwarzenegger in a way, one of his idols growing up as he had a period where he also was a gym rat, just like his son. On the side of knowing things and being in charge over his company he founded,...

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...as how thankful my brother was when I helped him get the brand new cancer treatment which he wasn’t qualified for” he suddenly shifts to Swedish as he keeps talking about his brother and his fight. He wants it to come out in the most serious way and his mother tongue would not fail him in this situation. “He is very grateful” he explains “without the new treatment he would not have been there to see us last summer” his voice is now smoother and lower as he takes deep breaths and talks through his clasping hands as if he was praying.

Through all this Hans makes a final statement which I found the most interesting and left the biggest impression with me. He proudly says: “My wife is my role model now; your mother is a great person.” He looks me in the eyes and there is no need for any more words. Even though it was deep within, there is some humbleness inside as well.