He's a genius...a classical dancer like I never saw in my life
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker calls Astaire a genius and a classical dancer unlike any seen before.
- In plain terms
- Fred Astaire was a genius and the best classical dancer I have seen.
- What can you take from it?
- True genius stands out in comparison to others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes someone a genius?
- How do we judge greatness?
Another view
Such high praise may not reflect broader consensus.
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