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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses a strong desire to meet or emulate Shakespeare.
In plain terms
I want to go to Shakespeare.
What can you take from it?
Seek out great artistic inspiration.

Where it applies

  • career goals
  • artistic pursuit
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • study masters
  • set high goals
  • seek mentors

Questions to consider

  • Who inspires you?
  • What do you seek?

Another view

It is vague about what meeting Shakespeare means.

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