The biographer does not share his subject's taste for playing devil's advocate.

ECONOMIST: Milton Friedman

Told of Moglia's plan, Osborne played devil's advocate, reminding him of a coach's arduous recruiting schedule and often difficult job of dealing with college kids.

FORBES: Careers

That's when you're tempted to play devil's advocate merely to challenge everyone to consider the reasons for their opinions.

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