But when you're in a picture with Astaire, you've got rocks in your head if you do much dancing. He's so quick-footed and so light that it's impossible not to look like a hay-digger compared with him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Astaire is so skilled that dancing with him makes even good dancers look clumsy by comparison.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to keep up with Astaire because he is so fast and light.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not expect to shine when competing with the best.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle being outshined?
- What defines true skill?
Another view
It may discourage beginners from trying to improve.
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