Artist Quote by Billy Crystal
![“Every time I was with Sammy [Davis Jr.] it was like going to the show business museum because the stories were so extraordinary, and I didn't care if they were true or not after a while. ... I don't know if he really got high with Humphrey Bogart or not. It didn't matter because he was painting…” quote by Billy Crystal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/040/billy-crystal-6588_bogart_every-time-i-was-with-sammy-davis-jr-it_1435535.jpg)
“Every time I was with Sammy [Davis Jr.] it was like going to the show business museum because the stories were so extraordinary, and I didn't care if they were true or not after a while. ... I don't know if he really got high with Humphrey Bogart or not. It didn't matter because he was painting these fantastic pictures.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, 2016
The speaker describes how a charismatic friend’s exaggerated stories become entertaining, regardless of factual accuracy, highlighting the value of imagination over literal truth.
In simple terms: Stories can be entertaining even if not true.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy imaginative storytelling.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
friendship
Mood
amused
nostalgic
Type
anecdotal
conversational
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- creative brainstorming
- travel anecdotes
- celebrity interviews
Key Concepts
mythmaking
entertainment
subjective truth
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value truth or entertainment more?
- How do you discern fact from fiction in anecdotes?
A Different Perspective
Excessive embellishment may blur reality and mislead listeners.
![“Those are all real things that I experienced, not with [my daughters] growing up but with the, you know - I'm trying not to step into something and get a call, "Dad why'd you say that?"! But we'd go to games [where score wasn't kept], and I'd get it, but I wouldn't get it, because I think there's…” quote by Billy Crystal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c5b/billy-crystal-6588_appreciate_those-are-all-real-things-that-i-experie_366126.jpg)
