Tuesday, 28 August 2012
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Some people are more convincing than others. You know her dance moves are not good, her body is awkwardly angular or uncomfortably sinuous, but she dances so well you have to watch. When he speaks he is prosy, uses meaningless neologisms or handed around opinions. He has a studied air of languor or a false and wearing enthusiasm. His public face is transparent yet completely compelling. You wonder how someone can have more style than you despite wearing your borrowed clothes. Their heart beat makes yours seem still. Their secret? The audience pretends the puppeteer is not also the puppet.
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