Listening is not merely hearing, it is receiving the message that is b…

Michael Shurtleff
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Listening is not merely hearing, it is receiving the message that is being sent to you. Listening is reacting. Listening is being affected by what you hear. Listening is letting it land before you react. Listening is letting your reaction make a difference. Listening is active. ✨ Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part.
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