--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: George thought about it, and asked, \"What…" description: "\"“George thought about it, and asked, \"What are, exactly?\" \"What am I?\" \"Yes. You're not a performer, or just a performer. I've seen vaudevillians do a ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bb/robert-jackson-bennett-11596_reflections_george-thought-about-it-and-asked-what-a_2404458.jpg" --- # George thought about it, and asked, "What are, exactly?"… ![“George thought about it, and asked, "What are, exactly?" "What am I?" "Yes. You're not a performer, or just a performer. I've seen vaudevillians do a lot of things before, but I've never seen one pull reflections off glass. So what are you?" Silenus smirked, sat back in his seat, and pulled his…” quote by Robert Jackson Bennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bb/robert-jackson-bennett-11596_reflections_george-thought-about-it-and-asked-what-a_2404458.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bb/robert-jackson-bennett-11596_reflections_george-thought-about-it-and-asked-what-a_2404458.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bb/robert-jackson-bennett-11596_reflections_george-thought-about-it-and-asked-what-a_2404458.jpg) > ““George thought about it, and asked, "What are, exactly?" "What am I?" "Yes. You're not a performer, or just a performer. I've seen vaudevillians do a lot of things before, but I've never seen one pull reflections off glass. So what are you?" Silenus smirked, sat back in his seat, and pulled his hat down over his eyes. "You're wrong, kid. I am just a performer. I'm just putting on a show you haven't seen before.”” [Robert Jackson Bennett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-jackson-bennett/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage explores identity and performance, suggesting that self‑definition is a kind of act, and that embracing one’s role can be a form of authenticity. **In simple terms:** Identity is a performance we choose. Key Takeaway Accept your role, own your performance. Themes identity performance self‑discovery creativity Mood contemplative philosophical Type literary dialogue When to use this quote - acting - creative work - personal growth - self‑reflection Key Concepts role‑play authenticity self‑concept Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to “perform” yourself? - Can authenticity be achieved through performance? 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