A patronizing disposition always has its meaner side.
But if you constantly insist only on your own interpretation, it isn't long before it seems patronizing.
I like being a patron of things, I like patronizing things. And if it's not going to be people, I'll patronize a festival.
In particular in how [Barack Obama] has directed what you could describe as patronizing remarks to African-American communities.
Alan Rickman, who was mentored me a lot. He was very keen to offer his opinions on stuff. Not in a pretentious way. Not in a patronizing way.
