Daniel Handler Quotes

There is a world of communication which is not dependent on words.

There is a form of communication that transcends the power of words.

It is really hard to completely re-learn how to express yourself without using words. When you take away speech, you have to re-invent the way you express yourself. You have to exaggerate your body language and your facial expressions.

Nonverbal communication forms a social language that is in many ways richer and more fundamental than our words.

There's a lot you can do without words.

The body is a universal language. Because if you spoke French, and I speak English, but I move like this or do certain movements, I can still make you smile and laugh.

I move my face so much, because I'm very much expressive.

There are all kinds of symbols. Verbal language is only one. Sometimes by opening our mouths, we make dreadful errors. It's often so much nicer just to look at somebody and vibrate.

Words are a wonderful form of communication, but they will never replace kisses and punches.

You don't need words to express feelings.

When articulation is impossible, gesticulation comes to the rescue.

Laughter is regional: a smile extends over the whole face.

You can convey a lot of emotion with just some eyebrows and mouth movement.

You can express a lot of things, a lot of action without speaking.

Nothing is more revealing than movement.

When you perform, you can convey emotions differently, and your look can reflect each of those emotions.

I like my hands. They do most of the talking.

Directors have a tendency to use their hands like orchestra conductors. They don't realize that the actor is looking at their faces, anyway.

An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language.

I make a lot of expressions constantly. I'm animated.

I love body language.

Never get a mime talking. He won't stop.

The writing is important, but the way you say the line and the pause you give it, the facial expression - all of that is very important.

There are women to whom nature has granted the gift of silent emotion. They have mobile faces, changeful eyes, soft lips, which express joy or desolation naturally, and with the charm of perfect simplicity and truth.

You can't express emotion without giving information.