Quote by Bum Phillips

An expert is an ordinary fella away from home.

An expert is an ordinary fella away from home.

Summary

This quote suggests that someone who is considered an expert or highly knowledgeable in their field may not be perceived as such when in an unfamiliar or foreign environment. Despite their expertise, they are seen as an ordinary person without recognition or status when they are outside of their area of expertise. It implies that expertise is context-dependent and may not always be acknowledged or appreciated outside of its specific domain.

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Professionalism

By Bum Phillips

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