In conversation with Mona Bismarck and Gore Vidal, 'Mona said, 'Did you see Gore's new play The Best Man when you were in New York?' 'Of course not.'...'Don't like plays, only shows.' He meant musical comedies.' (Vidal, Palimpsest, 206)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edward VIII displays indifference toward plays and prefers musicals.
- In plain terms
- The King admits he does not like serious plays.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal tastes of leaders often differ from cultural expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did he dislike plays?
- Does this show his priorities?
Another view
This is a casual remark not meant to define his intelligence.
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