Much has been written about Anna's pals (Team Anna), people (the "movement") and people's pal (civil society) - as also a semi-translation of the last: Lokpal. However, some facets have not evoked the depth of attention that they deserve. Certainly, Anna was little-known outside his home state when his protest began at Jantar Mantar; nor is he a particularly charismatic leader or a great orator.