Stately as a galleon, I sail across the floor, Doing the military two-step, as in the days of yore.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Grenfell humorously describes her stiff and formal walking style on stage.
- In plain terms
- She jokes about walking stiffly like a ship or soldier.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to describe personal quirks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you carry yourself on stage?
- What quirks do you own?
Another view
Self mockery might alienate audiences seeking authority.
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