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Stare Quotes

On the power and risk of a fixed gaze.

To stare is to confront something directly, whether that's an uncomfortable truth or an audience from the stage. These quotes explore both, and audience quotes add more on that theatrical connection.

When I take my kid to school, all the parents stop and stare.

Quotes by Adam Sandler

When you're on the subway in New York, people literally could be 11-inches away from you, and you can't just stare at them.

Quotes by Aaron Yoo

To believe that the United States is post-racial requires an almost incomprehensible inability or unwillingness to stare truth in the face.

Quotes by Tim Wise

Id rather have a fake smile than a nasty stare.

Quotes by Tamara Ecclestone

Album Quotes

Now, when I started my theater, the modus operandi was having the actors stare right into the audience.

Quotes by Richard Foreman

I used to sock hop to 'Crocodile Rock' and stare at those platform boots on the album cover.

Quotes by Patrick Cox

My brother and I were meditating before we were 6 years old, having to stare at the wall and chant.

Quotes by Kristin Hersh

It's best not to stare at the sun during an eclipse.

Quotes by Jeff Goldblum

I stare at myself in the mirror and I think, 'Wow, I'm really great-looking.'... I think I'm the greatest, anyway.

Quotes by Iggy Pop

Audience Quotes

In the studio, I do try to have a thought in my head, so that it's not like a blank stare.

Quotes by Cindy Crawford

If I go to a restaurant, other people stare. The meal is ruined.

Quotes by Brigitte Bardot

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'staring truth in the face' mean in these quotes?
It means directly confronting an uncomfortable reality rather than avoiding it, as used in one quote about acknowledging racial issues in the United States. The phrase carries a sense of honesty and confrontation.
Do these quotes mention any practical safety advice?
Yes, one notes it's best not to stare directly at the sun during a solar eclipse, a widely known safety guideline.
How is staring used in theater according to these quotes?
One quote describes a theatrical technique where actors stare directly into the audience, a deliberate choice meant to create a specific effect on stage.
Is staring compared to smiling in this collection?
Yes, one quote prefers a genuine, nasty stare over a fake smile, suggesting authenticity matters more than a pleasant but insincere expression.
Where can I find more quotes about audience connection and performance?
Check audience quotes for more on the relationship between performers and the people watching them.

From eclipse safety warnings to honest facial expressions over fake smiles, staring carries real weight here. See believe quotes or best quotes for related reflections.