Was Adam Savage Himself or a Persona on MythBusters?

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0:00 - Persona vs. Self on MythBusters

0:34 - Being Compelling on Camera

1:34 - "You Plus 10%" Presence

2:18 - Honesty and Authenticity

4:16 - Respecting the Audience

4:41 - The Best Way to Improve

6:20 - Authenticity

7:30 - Retractable Lightsaber?

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