After the picture had been shooting for a couple of weeks…
![“After the picture had been shooting for a couple of weeks, Jean had a party at his house on a Saturday night. I escorted Barbara [Stanwyck] and stayed close to her throughout the evening. I was enthralled by her and terribly attracted to her, but I couldn't tell if she returned the favor. She was…” quote by Robert Wagner](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/1b4/robert-wagner-13959_attracted_after-the-picture-had-been-shooting-for_2627940.png)
““After the picture had been shooting for a couple of weeks, Jean had a party at his house on a Saturday night. I escorted Barbara [Stanwyck] and stayed close to her throughout the evening. I was enthralled by her and terribly attracted to her, but I couldn't tell if she returned the favor. She was friendly, but not overly so. When the party was over, I drove Barbara back to her house on Beverly Glen and took her house key to open her front door. I had to bend over to find the lock, and I only opened the door a crack. I wasn't sure how to proceed. Would she invite me in, or would she just take her key, pat me on the cheek, and thank me for a lovely evening? And then I straightened up to look at her with what I'm sure was a hopeful expression, and I saw something I hadn't seen in her eyes before. It was a magical look of interest . . . and appreciation . . . and desire. I immediately took her in my arms and kissed her. I had never had a reaction from a woman like I had from Barbara. A different kiss, with a different feeling. We went into the house; we opened a bottle of champagne; we danced. I left at dawn.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A tentative romantic gesture can evolve into mutual affection and intimacy.
In simple terms: Boldness may reveal hidden desire.
Key Takeaway
Act with confidence when appropriate.
Themes
romance
risk
intimacy
Mood
nervous
hopeful
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- dating
- first meetings
- social events
Key Concepts
social cues
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge mutual interest?
- When is it safe to be forward?
A Different Perspective
Misreading signals can cause discomfort.