Always Quote by Mel Brooks
“The brilliance of Max Brooks is that he always quotes authorities at the back of his books that never existed. Like a Russian professor he made up that validates a story or character.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1998
Brooks satirically highlights how fabricated references can lend false authority, critiquing the credibility of some storytelling.
In simple terms: Fake citations can make stories seem more credible.
Key Takeaway
Question sources critically.
Themes
satire
media literacy
credibility
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
satirical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- journalism
- creative writing
Key Concepts
fictional authority
authorial deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a source's authenticity?
- What impact does false authority have on belief?
A Different Perspective
Readers may overlook the satire.
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