The man with the navy-blue voice. ~ Barbara Harris (London Observer 6 Aug 76)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a nickname or description given to Hitchcock by a journalist.
- In plain terms
- He was described as having a navy-blue voice.
- What can you take from it?
- Public perception creates distinctive labels.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How are you described by others?
- Do labels help or hinder?
Another view
Descriptions are subjective and vary by observer.
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