'Jude Law is one of the finest actors of our time ...' - Sean Penn
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A fellow actor gives high praise for the subject's talent.
- In plain terms
- Sean Penn says Jude Law is an excellent actor.
- What can you take from it?
- Peer recognition validates professional skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who validates your work?
- How do you define excellence?
Another view
Praise can be subjective or influenced by relationships.
More from Jude Law
'I've worked with a lot of generous actors, but Jude is at the top of the list ...' - Philip Seymour Hoffman (Premiere magazine, June 2001)
Permalink to quote #3 'He's the most beautiful man who ever walked the earth ...' - Naomi Watts (People magazine, November 24, 2004)
Permalink to quote #5 'He is a wonderful, laid-back, normal person, ...' Norah Jones [2]
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