We are in the same tent as the clowns and the freaks - that's show business.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Murrow suggests that the entertainment industry often prioritizes spectacle and absurdity over substance.
- In plain terms
- Show business is full of weird acts and performers, not just serious work.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember that entertainment often values spectacle over substance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is your favorite show substance or spectacle?
Another view
It simplifies the industry by ignoring skilled professionals.
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