When you talk about Fred Astaire, you talk about heaven. What more can I say?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker equates Astaire with something heavenly or perfect.
- In plain terms
- Astaire is as good as it gets.
- What can you take from it?
- Some people are seen as perfect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is anyone truly perfect?
- How do we honor legends?
Another view
It offers hyperbole rather than specific critique.
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For a guy who had retired ostensibly, your comeback represents the greatest event since Satchel Paige.
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