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“I always say to young people when they ask me how I work, I always say to them, the only time you've ever going to do something good is if you have a good client. And by good I mean all kinds of things.” quote by Lawrence Halprin
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“I always say to young people when they ask me how I work, I always say to them, the only time you've ever going to do something good is if you have a good client. And by good I mean all kinds of things.”

Lawrence Halprin

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Success hinges on having reputable clients who provide quality projects and professional growth.

In simple terms: Good clients lead to good work.

Key Takeaway

Seek trustworthy clients.

Themes

career client relationships success architecture networking

Mood

pragmatic inspirational

Type

professional advice

When to use this quote

  • freelance contracts
  • studio hiring
  • project selection

Key Concepts

reputation quality of work professional standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a good client for you?
  • How do you evaluate client potential?
A Different Perspective

Not all clients are equally beneficial.

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