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Will Rogers

The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself.

Movies

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Will Rogers is pointing out that in the movie industry, actors and filmmakers often publicly celebrate their own work, such as during premieres or award shows. This is unusual because most businesses don’t allow people to openly praise themselves in front of others.

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