Obviously, it's a great privilege and pleasure to be here at the Yale Law School Sesquicentennial Convocation. And I defy anyone to say that and chew gum at the same time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speaking at Yale is a privilege, though multitasking like chewing gum is impossible.
- In plain terms
- I am honored to speak here, but I cannot do two things at once.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the limits of attention during important tasks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you maintain focus in public?
- When is humor appropriate in speech?
Another view
Some people can multitask effectively depending on the task.
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