"Gleason became like a mentor of mine. I had Gleason helping me on television, Godfrey on radio"
- Larry King
About this Quote
In this quote, Larry King is revealing his affection and thankfulness towards 2 prominent figures in his career - Gleason and Godfrey. He refers to Gleason as a mentor, somebody who guided and supported him in his television work. This suggests that Gleason played a substantial function in forming King's abilities and success in the tv industry. Similarly, he points out Godfrey as someone who helped him in his radio work, indicating that Godfrey also played an important function in King's profession development. Overall, this quote highlights the significance of having coaches and the effect they can have on one's professional growth and success.
This quote is written / told by Larry King somewhere between November 19, 1933 and today. He was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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