I’ll give you an example. Henry, the old black guy who cooks the corn bread, he worked on the railroads for about 20 years so he knows how to lay and build track.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is explaining that the character Henry, an older Black man who cooks cornbread, has a lot of experience working on railroads for 20 years. Because of this, he knows how to build and lay train tracks. The quote is using Henry as an example to show that someone's background and work experience can make them an expert at certain skills, like building railroads.
About Marc Singer
Marc Singer is a Canadian/American actor best known for his roles in the Beastmaster film series, the original 1980s TV series V, and the TV show Dallas. He has had a long and successful acting career, with several memorable and iconic roles under his belt.
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