Communication Quote by Daniel Handler
“To stutter through it with you or even stop stuttering and say nothing, was so lucky and soft, better talk than mile-a-minute with anyone. After a few minutes we’d stop rattling, we’d adjust, we’d settle in, and the conversation would speed into the night.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public reading, 2015
The speaker describes a conversation that starts awkwardly but becomes smooth after a brief pause, emphasizing patience and gradual adjustment.
In simple terms: Take a moment, then the talk flows.
Pause, then let conversation settle.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- first dates
- public speaking
- conflict resolution
- team meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a brief pause improve dialogue?
- When should you intervene in a stuttering conversation?
If you rush, you may miss the natural rhythm.