Lenny Bruce's legacy is freedom of speech and telling it as it is, getting your life and putting it out on the table, telling everyone about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lenny Bruce valued freedom of speech and being honest about life.
- In plain terms
- He spoke freely and shared his life openly.
- What can you take from it?
- Speak freely and honestly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the legacy of free speech?
- How much of yourself should you share?
Another view
Total openness can have negative consequences.
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