Now, then, what'd you like to be first? Prime Minister? Oh, no - I've made that deal already.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A joke about being offered a job and claiming it is already taken.
- In plain terms
- He declines an offer because he already made a deal for that position.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes you must decline opportunities because you are already committed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What deals would you not make?
- How do you handle unwanted offers?
Another view
The humor relies on absurdity rather than realistic advice.
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