Tell her I'll sing if she christens a ship first...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tell her I’ll sing if she christens a ship first.
- In plain terms
- I’ll sing only after she names a new ship.
- What can you take from it?
- Offer a creative contribution in exchange for a ceremonial act.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it appropriate to link art to ceremony?
Another view
The request may seem trivial or transactional.
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