Jeff Cavanaugh wrote:I take it for granted that nobody gives 100% all the time. It's literally impossible. What sets the good apart from the bad is whether the ordinary, day-in, day-out effort is more like 85-90% or 40-50% (or worse).
travis.davis wrote:Shower Thoughts by Robin Garr
Love it!
Eve Lee wrote:This old Ruth Reichl piece came to mind ...
Robin Garr wrote:Jeff Cavanaugh wrote:I take it for granted that nobody gives 100% all the time. It's literally impossible. What sets the good apart from the bad is whether the ordinary, day-in, day-out effort is more like 85-90% or 40-50% (or worse).
Can't disagree. Maybe I should put it this way: If they put out 110% for a critic, and 80% for everyone else, is a review based on that special treatment valid? In the real world, I try to deal by looking past the fluffing and focus more on things that can't be easily tweaked. Also, is my portion twice as big as those at nearby tables? )
Jeff Cavanaugh wrote:It's only natural to add a little extra spit and polish when the General is coming for inspection.
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