Bob Quote by Santino Fontana
“When I moved to New York, I had nothing. And a friend of mine also had nothing. And he said, 'Hey, come with me to the Marriot Marquis. And if you go to the 30th floor, and you wait by this door, and you sneak in, you can get free food.' And I did that for three years. I was prepared if anyone said, 'Can we see your room key?' to be like, 'Do you know who I am? I'm Bob Marriot's nephew.' Um, so great, I'm glad to be here and have free food again. And I didn't have to sneak in!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with Santino Fontana, 2023
A story of resourcefulness and improvisation to survive hardship by claiming false identity and exploiting a loophole.
In simple terms: Using clever tricks to get needed resources when lacking.
Key Takeaway
Leverage creativity and boldness to meet needs.
Themes
resourcefulness
survival
identity
humor
Mood
witty
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- finding housing
- getting meals
- networking
- navigating bureaucracy
Key Concepts
social engineering
improvisation
risk-taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical lines are you willing to cross for survival?
- How can honesty replace clever shortcuts?
A Different Perspective
Such deception can lead to legal or ethical consequences if discovered.
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