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Before his downfall, Sam Bankman-Fried was seen as a genius, an articulate whiz kid in the cryptocurrency space who was hailed as a generous billionaire and philanthropist. His public image bore semblance to that of legendary investor Warren Buffett. However, after his company’s collapse, SBF's interviews revealed a stark contrast. In conversations during this crisis, his confident demeanor evaporated into a series of "ums," "uhs," and signs of uncertainty as he faced glaring questions about his practices and responsibilities.