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Meaning
The quote says that even experienced speakers can still be surprised by how differently audiences respond. It suggests that audience reactions can vary a lot from one group to another. It also implies that this kind of variation never really stops being surprising.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Dick Cavett.
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About Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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