The movies were custard compared to politics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Compares movie career unfavorably to politics.
- In plain terms
- Movies were less exciting than politics.
- What can you take from it?
- Politics offers more engagement than acting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which career demands more attention?
- Is politics inherently more important?
Another view
Subjective comparison lacking objective metrics.
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