It's a delightful thing to do, to entertain kids. They're…
“It's a delightful thing to do, to entertain kids. They're a completely different audience because of their total lack of irony. You're always after a total suspension of disbelief, but the only people you can really achieve it with is children.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Children accept stories without sarcasm, making them the purest audience for imaginative performance.
In simple terms: Kids believe without sarcasm
Engage kids with sincere storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre
- children's programming
- educational content
- family entertainment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you capture childlike wonder in adult work?
- What does irony cost in storytelling?
Adults may find it hard to maintain that level of sincerity.