In the passage, J. Dean Kamen expresses the opinion that the special effects he created for the show "Fiorello" were a significant achievement, standing out positively despite the overall poor reception of the production. He supports this opinion by highlighting that one reviewer specifically praised the "special effects," describing them as "outstanding." This acknowledgment of his work in a context where the rest of the show received negative reviews suggests that Kamen found validation and pride in his contribution, even amidst broader criticisms of the performance. The focus on the special effects as a highlighted feature underscores their importance and his skill in creating them, which serves to bolster his positive view of his own work.
I had just finished making a complicated piece of equipment that was to be used for a show opening in Philadelphia called "Fiorello." When the machine arrived they had trouble wiring it, so instead of going off to college that morning for an orientation, I spent several days at the theater fixing my light/sound equipment. The show received poor reviews, except for the mention by one reviewer of the "special effects," which, he wrote, were "outstanding."
—"On Becoming an Inventor,"
J. Dean Kamen
Read this passage and identify the opinion Kamen expresses. How does he support his opinion?
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