'So George, where did it all go wrong?' (The hotel bellboy who delivered champagne to Best's room and found him entertaining a scantily-clad Miss World on a bed covered with his winnings from the casino.)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous anecdote highlights Best's lavish lifestyle and association with glamour.
- In plain terms
- He was found with champagne and a beauty queen.
- What can you take from it?
- His life was full of excess.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a life well lived?
Another view
It relies on gossip without deeper context.
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