Draws Quote by Ernie Colon
“Harvey Publications hired me as a letterer, and they found out six seconds after I got the job that I couldn't letter. I still can't letter. So, they hired me to draw.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Industry Insights, 2021
The speaker was hired as a letterer but lacked the skill, leading to a role change to drawing.
In simple terms: Hired for a job without required skill, reassigned to drawing
Key Takeaway
Adapt to roles that match your strengths
Themes
career
skill mismatch
adaptation
Mood
pragmatic
lighthearted
reflective
Type
career
creative
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- skill assessments
- career transitions
Key Concepts
talent
flexibility
learning
industry expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to improve lettering?
- How can employers better assess skills?
A Different Perspective
Misaligned hiring can waste resources and morale.
![“Harvey [Weinstein] didn't want to release [MY SON THE FANATIC]; he held it for two years because he wanted a happy ending, although I don't know what that means. Does that mean the taxi driver leaves his wife or doesn't leave his wife? I think it has a happy ending.” quote by Hanif Kureishi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/434/hanif-kureishi-3233_crafts_harvey-weinstein-didn-t-want-to-release_17929.jpg)
