Book Quote by Joanna Lumley
“To be a judge you don't have to know about books, you have to be skilled at picking shrapnel out of your head.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Late Late Show with James Corden, 2015
A judge must rely on intuition and experience rather than academic knowledge, discarding irrelevant thoughts to focus on truth.
In simple terms: Judges need instinct, not book learning.
Key Takeaway
Trust your gut, cut mental clutter.
Themes
judgment
intuition
experience
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advice
insightful
When to use this quote
- courtroom decisions
- hiring interviews
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
critical thinking
bias reduction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance instinct with evidence?
- When should you seek external input?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be fallible without factual grounding.
