Applause Quote by Winston Marshall
“It's always great to see grey hairs in a crowd; people who are older have been to a lot more gigs than the kids; they've seen everything, so seeing them in the crowd means we've earned their applause.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
Acknowledging seasoned contributors validates experience and earns respect.
In simple terms: Respecting elders shows appreciation.
Key Takeaway
Honor experience.
Themes
respect
experience
recognition
Mood
grateful
respectful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- industry conferences
- public events
Key Concepts
generational wisdom
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance honoring experience with encouraging new voices?
- What signals show genuine appreciation?
A Different Perspective
May overlook younger talent.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
