I can't sing. As a singist I am not a success. I am saddest when I sing. So are those who hear me. They are sadder even than I am.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ward humorously describes his sad singing and its effect on others.
- In plain terms
- Ward jokes his singing makes everyone sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to address personal shortcomings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle failure?
- Can humor help sadness?
Another view
Such claims may hide genuine struggle.
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