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“You don't think it was because a white man wrote it, a black man wrote it, a green man wrote it. What - doesn't make a difference! Doesn't make a difference. I think he did a good job.” quote by Cab Calloway
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“You don't think it was because a white man wrote it, a black man wrote it, a green man wrote it. What - doesn't make a difference! Doesn't make a difference. I think he did a good job.”

Cab Calloway

About This Quote

The author dismisses the importance of the creator's identity, emphasizing that the work's quality stands independent of race or background.

In simple terms: Creator's identity shouldn't affect work quality.

Key Takeaway

Judge art on merit.

Themes

art race identity quality creativity

Mood

critical balanced

Type

analytical social

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • education
  • publishing
  • media production

Key Concepts

cultural studies philosophy media criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance merit with representation?
  • What impact does creator identity have on audience perception?
A Different Perspective

Some argue representation matters.

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