This is where you see the truth of entertainment, because it is not edited. You see it on stage as it is happening. Even if we fall down or forget our words, it's a part of live entertainment.
Eartha KittRead
A lot can be said with just a look, or the way the body moves. Each song is a different character. So each song takes on a different movement of the body. And the body has to go with the subject and the attitude that you have toward that subject.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nonverbal communication and bodily movement can convey deep emotions and attitudes, much like music does.
Eartha Kitt highlights the power of nonverbal expression in conveying emotions and stories, suggesting that body language and music are intricately connected. She emphasizes that each song evokes a unique character, prompting different movements and attitudes from the body, indicating how art can reflect emotions that words might not fully capture.
Themes
Nonverbal CommunicationBody LanguageMusicExpressionArt
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a dance workshop to illustrate the importance of body movement in performance.
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