Entertain Quote by Tom Hanks
“I will entertain anything; it doesn't matter. You know, it's not obviously about the price, it's not about who, it's kind of about when and what. It's material, that's all.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, 2015, Hollywood promotional event
The speaker down that the subject's specifics are irrelevant; only the timing and nature matter.
In simple terms: Details are unimportant, only context matters.
Key Takeaway
Focus on context, not specifics.
Themes
relevance
context
priorities
Mood
neutral
analytical
Type
observational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- creative brainstorming
- product planning
- media interviews
Key Concepts
subjectivity
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ignoring details impact decisions?
- When is context truly sufficient?
A Different Perspective
May overlook important specifics that affect outcomes.
