I myself

A word about the use and misuse of myself (and yourself, himself, herself, oneself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves).  I'll give examples for myself to start with.

Use
• for emphasis

I myself would never do that!
I painted it myself
I'm not fond of shellfish myself

• reflexively ie when referring back to the person performing the action

I've hurt myself
I spilt coffee on myself
I cried myself to sleep

Note that in all the examples an "I" precedes "myself".

With that rule in mind, it is easy to spot MISTAKES such as:-

Please call John or myself for further information.
It should be: Please call John or me …

Never start a sentence with "Myself"

eg Myself and a friend went to Brazil.
It should be: I and a friend… or A friend and I…

Examples

You look pleased with yourself.
One must take care of oneself.
The militants themselves said …
Animals protect themselves from predators
The Queen admired a portrait of herself.