Bob Hope: By the way, this is where Bing did his last show and I think they've done very nicely. They've gotten most of it out of the curtains.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The legacy of past performers remains in the venue's history.
- In plain terms
- Previous acts leave their mark on the place.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the history of your performance space.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who came before you here?
- How do you honor past legends?
Another view
Some venues erase history to make room for the new.
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