Edinburgh: And what exotic part of the world do you come from? Lord Taylor: I'm from Birmingham. (1999)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He recounts a dialogue where someone asks about an exotic origin, and the answer is Birmingham.
- In plain terms
- When asked about exotic origins, the reply was Birmingham, a non‑exotic place.
- What can you take from it?
- People often assume exoticism where there is none.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we label some places as exotic?
- How does origin affect perception?
Another view
The exchange is brief and lacks context.
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