What's great about being a character actor is you know that you can survive forever. It's not about the gloss of your eyebrows.
Martin ShortRead
I hate to lull the audience into letting them think that something is something. It's always fun to defy expectations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the pleasure of surprising an audience rather than presenting them with predictable content.
Martin Short's quote reflects the idea that engaging an audience involves breaking away from their expectations and delivering unexpected twists. He suggests that the element of surprise not only keeps the audience intrigued but also allows for a more dynamic and entertaining interaction, rather than simply reassuring them with what they might anticipate.
Themes
SurpriseAudienceExpectationsEntertainmentHumor
In practice
Example use cases
In a comedy show, a comedian might reference this quote to explain their approach to storytelling.
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