Last time Jack paid one hundred dollars a plate, it was to his dentist, Dr. Pincus. ~ Bob Hope
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope recalls a specific instance where Benny paid a high fee to his dentist.
- In plain terms
- He paid a lot to his dentist once.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal anecdotes highlight character quirks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do payments say about priorities?
- How do we remember friends?
Another view
It lacks context about why he paid that amount.
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