But then, so far as I know, I am the only performer who ever pledged his assistants to secrecy, honor and allegiance under a notarial oath.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims he alone among performers legally binds assistants to secrecy and loyalty via oath.
- In plain terms
- He uniquely uses legal oaths to keep assistants loyal.
- What can you take from it?
- Formal agreements strengthen professional bonds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a contract enough?
- Is loyalty enforceable?
Another view
Uniqueness claims are hard to verify fully.
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