Tycho Brahe

I have a fishpond in my castle, and I catch my own fish.

c. 1580s — Describing his self-sufficiency at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a brewery in my castle, and I brew my own beer.

c. 1580s — Describing his self-sufficiency at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a chapel in my castle, and I pray to God every day.

c. 1580s — Describing his religious devotion at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a library in my castle, and I have more than 10,000 books.

c. 1580s — Describing his extensive collection at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a museum in my castle, and I have collected many strange and wonderful things.

c. 1580s — Describing his collection of curiosities at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a printing press in my castle, and I print my own horoscopes.

c. 1580s — Describing his astrological pursuits at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a team of assistants, and they help me with my observations.

c. 1580s — Describing his collaborative work at Uraniborg

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a quarrelsome disposition, and I have fought many duels.

c. 1560s — From a letter, acknowledging his temperament

Humorous Unverifiable

I have lost my nose in a duel, but I have replaced it with a better one.

c. 1566 — From a letter, a humorous take on his injury

Humorous Unverifiable

I have been accused of being arrogant, but I am only confident in my own abilities.

c. 1590s — From a letter, defending his self-assurance

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a pet parrot, and it speaks Latin.

c. 1590s — From a letter, another quirky detail about his household

Humorous Unverifiable

I have a pet horse, and it is very fast.