I would say that Don Meredith's erratic march to the Emmy, the most treasured of all broadcast awards, in his first year of TV work has to be regarded as one of the great feats of modern times.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker praises Don Meredith's quick success at winning an Emmy during his first TV year.
- In plain terms
- Winning an Emmy in the first year of TV work is a great feat.
- What can you take from it?
- Rapid achievement in a new field is exceptional.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a great feat in your field?
- How do you measure early success?
Another view
Subjective praise may overstate the difficulty of the award.
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