I work for him despite his faults and he lets me work for him despite my deficiencies.
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Someone asked why I invited Jon Stewart to be the first guest on the 'Journal''s premiere in 2007. 'Because Mark Twain isn't available,' I answered. I was serious.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously highlights the significance of Jon Stewart by comparing him to the legendary Mark Twain.
Bill Moyers' quote reveals a playful yet sincere reasoning behind inviting Jon Stewart as the inaugural guest on his show, likening Stewart's wit and societal commentary to that of the iconic Mark Twain. The humor lies in the suggestion that Twain's genius is timeless, and while he is not around to appear, Stewart embodies a similar spirit of insightful, comedic critique of society.
Themes
HumorWitSocietyCommentaryJournalism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used as an introduction when discussing influential comedians in a lecture.
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