Go back to the original story at the top of the thread and see for yourself that he refers to himself as "I" - that is called "the first person singular."
His statement is also translated from French, so its not necessarily the case that stylistic items like this came across in a valid manner. You would need the original French text and long experience in French public speaking to be in a position to criticize on style.
Take a long walk off a short pier, I’ve heard Charles-Philippe d’Orleans speak, in person. Was it absolutely necessary to insult me?
Oh yes, I forgot, some people live for those moments. It must really suck to go through life, searching for those “high points’ of said sad life.