I hate to sound immodest, but I'm probably the best thief in the world.

It might sound immodest - not that modesty had ever been his strong suit.

I hate to sound immodest, but I am famous now.

I hate to sound immodest, but they're really beautiful.

"At the risk of sounding immodest, it seems that you made the better bargain in your marriage."

Such a statement might sound immodest from some individuals.

In fact, at the risk of sounding immodest, he was responsible for me and Gerek.

At one point he actually writes, "I hope that doesn't sound immodest."

I hope all this does not sound too immodest, but perhaps you can now see my point.

The audience laughed but everyone there knew she had not meant to sound immodest.