Eventually I smoked Havanas. A cigar makers' organization once said that I was the most famous cigar smoker in the world. I don't know if that's true, but once while visiting Havana, I went to a cigar factory. There were four hundred people there rolling cigars, and when they saw me, they all stood up and applauded.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author is a famous smoker recognized by workers at a cigar factory.
- In plain terms
- People cheered for me at a cigar factory.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame brings recognition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is fame?
- How do you handle recognition?
Another view
Fame does not mean skill.
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