Jack's a great musician, and I'm a great actor. It takes a great actor to say Jack Benny is a great musician. ~ Bob Hope
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bob Hope claims Benny is a great musician only because he can say it credibly as a great actor.
- In plain terms
- I can call him a good musician because I am a good actor.
- What can you take from it?
- Credibility allows us to validate others' skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who gets to judge talent?
- Does reputation help recognition?
Another view
It suggests only peers can judge skill accurately.
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