Quote by Harry Dean Stanton

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

You want people to feel something when you tell a story, whe

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This quote emphasizes the importance of evoking emotions through storytelling. It suggests that the ultimate goal of sharing a narrative is to elicit an emotional response from the audience, regardless of whether those emotions are positive or negative. It highlights the power of storytelling as a means of connecting with others on a deeper level and creating a lasting impact.

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By Harry Dean Stanton

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