You want people to feel something when you tell a story, whether they feel happy or whether they feel sad.

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The quote suggests that a good story should make the listener feel an emotion, whether it's happiness or sadness. The goal is to create a connection between the story and the person listening, so they can truly experience the story and its message. A story that doesn't make the listener feel anything might not be as memorable or impactful.

About Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton was an acclaimed American actor who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He appeared in numerous iconic films, often in supporting roles, and occasionally had rare lead roles in movies like Paris, Texas and Lucky.

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I sing and play guitar and harmonica. I’ve been doing it for a long time.

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I took speech training. I took a few voice lessons in college.

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