For me its Buster Keaton's face, with maybe his little hat on... It's being able to look into his eyes and see that sad face.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker highlights the emotional depth visible in another artist's eyes and expression, suggesting a melancholic underlying sentiment.
- In plain terms
- The eyes show a sad, deep emotion behind the character.
- What can you take from it?
- Eyes often reveal hidden emotions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do eyes tell you about a person?
- How do you express hidden feelings?
Another view
Expression interpretation is subjective.
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