Your audience gives you everything you need. They tell you. There is no director who can direct you like an audience.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that the people watching your performance are the ones who really tell you how to do it best. They react and give you feedback, even without saying anything. That's much more helpful than any director trying to tell you what to do. The audience shows you what's working and what's not, so you should listen to them.
About Fanny Brice
Fanny Brice was a renowned American comedian, singer, and actress who created and starred in the popular radio show ‘The Baby Snooks Show’. Her life story was adapted into the hit musical ‘Funny Girl’, which featured Barbra Streisand in the lead role.
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