I myself had to grow a longer beard

But you have to understand, my beard is so nasty. I mean, it's the only beard in the history of Western civilization that makes Bob Dylan's beard look good.

Bill Walton

Waiting for Gary’s ‘Cast Away’ post with Wilson. 

I know for most of you the references are lost.  Sorry about that. 

I myself had to grow a longer beard and Afghan clothes. I was in danger of being kidnapped by smugglers, though I didn't know it at the time.

Mohsen Makhmalbaf