It's like being a gym rat, but you're a theater rat, and then that becomes your fraternity house. That becomes your extended family.
Billy CrystalRead
That's still the greatest high, that feeling of being in control of 2,000 people. It's me and them, and I like the odds. It's not even so much the funny. It's getting them quiet. In the quiet moments in '700 Sundays,' I just really love that they're getting moved.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The joy of connecting with a large audience and having control over their engagement.
In this quote, Billy Crystal expresses the exhilaration he feels when commanding the attention of a crowd. He emphasizes that beyond the humor of his performance, the moments of silence and emotional impact resonate with him deeply, as he appreciates the connection he establishes with his audience through shared experiences and feelings.
Themes
PerformanceAudienceConnectionControlEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about leadership, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of engaging with one's followers.
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