Tomorrow night I appear for the first time before a Boston audience - 4000 critics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain anticipates criticism upon appearing before a large Boston audience.
- In plain terms
- He expects thousands of critics to judge his performance.
- What can you take from it?
- Public speaking often invites intense scrutiny.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle criticism?
- What does public judgment mean to you?
Another view
Most audiences are supportive rather than critical.
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