No dancer can watch Fred Astaire and not know that we all should have been in another business
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims no dancer can watch Astaire without feeling inadequate.
- In plain terms
- Seeing Astaire dance makes other dancers feel they are in the wrong profession.
- What can you take from it?
- Astaire's talent sets a standard others feel they cannot reach.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does greatness intimidate peers?
- Is competition healthy?
Another view
It is a subjective claim not applicable to all.
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