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What does it mean?
She compliments another actress by comparing her talent to her own.
In plain terms
The other Hepburn is very talented.
What can you take from it?
Comparisons can be a form of praise.

Where it applies

  • giving compliments
  • discussing peers

Putting it to work

  • acknowledging peer talent
  • using comparison positively

Questions to consider

  • How do we judge talent relative to others?

Another view

It implies her own work is the standard for quality.

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