“Women watched for the spectacular performances of the men, and there can be no reasonable doubt that the presence of an audience is a very important factor in shaping the men's behavior. In fact, it is probable that the men are more exhibitionistic because the women admire their performances. Conversely, there can be no doubt that the spectacular behavior is a stimulus which summons the audience together, promoting in the women the appropriate behavior.” MenImportantFactsTogetherAudienceDoubtHe ManBehaviorPerformancesAdmireFactorsNo DoubtReasonableAppropriatePromotingSpectacularStimulusReasonable DoubtAppropriate Behavior Author:Gregory Bateson
“Making art now means working in the face of uncertainty; it means living with doubt and contradiction, doing something no one much cares whether you do, and for which there may be neither an audience nor reward. Making the work you want to make means setting aside these doubts so that you may see clearly what you have done, and thereby see where to go next. Making the work you want to make means finding nourishment within the work itself.” WantMayMeanArtDoneCareFacesNextAudienceDoubtFindingsRewardsSettingSettingsUncertaintyContradictionNourishment Book:Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking Source: Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
“To get an Oscar would be an incredible moment in my career, there is no doubt about that. But the Lord of the Rings films are not made for Oscars, they are made for the audience.” MadeMomentsWould BeFilmLordCareersAudienceDoubtIncrediblesRingsNo DoubtOscars Author:Peter Jackson
“When you're on a film and you're doubting something, it's usually because you don't think the audience is going to like it.” ThinkingFilmAudienceDoubt Author:Gus Van Sant
“I'm interested in the self. And in the limits and transformations of self. And in self presentation. And in doubt. And in playing with the audience's expectations. But I don't like dressing up like on Halloween.” SelfAudienceDoubtLimitsExpectationsTransformationHalloweenDressingsPresentationDressing Up Author:Rachel Zucker
“I think audiences deserve the benefit of the doubt. I prefer to be surprised by them rather then just assume they'll react negatively to any new idea.” ThinkingIdeasAudienceDoubtBenefitsDeserveAssumingNew IdeasBenefit Of The Doubt Author:David O. Russell