system
confident: When I defended my thesis, I wasn't completely prepared but I knew my research perfectly.  I wasn't worried despite having three days to prep and having a raging ear infection. 
gpt
I defended my thesis last year, with a raging ear infection.
human
You must have been in so much pain. How did you manage to endure it?
gpt
Lots of Advil.  Thankfully, my adviser had prepared me really well.  I wasn't even nervous.
human
It great you were confident despite your illness. It's a sign of good character.