Jack Benny had style from the beginning. He stood straight and walked kind of sideways as if he were being gently shoved by a touch of genius. ~ William Saroyan
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- William Saroyan describes Jack Benny's unique style, noting he walked sideways as if pushed by genius.
- In plain terms
- Benny had a distinctive way of walking that seemed like genius guided him.
- What can you take from it?
- Style can reflect inner character or talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does style reveal character?
- What makes a walk look unique?
Another view
The description is poetic and subjective rather than factual.
More from Jack Benny
His violin always plays off-key, but his humor is never off-color. ~ Ronald Reagan
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Permalink to quote #111 Last night, Jack Benny played Mendelssohn. Mendelssohn lost. ~ New York Post Critic
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