--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's fascinating. It's also exhilarating…" description: "\"It's fascinating. It's also exhilarating when you see people making the exact same choices that you've made. It kind of validates what you've decided t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/jacki-weaver-9615_absolutes_it-s-fascinating-it-s-also-exhilarating_2639342.jpg" --- # It's fascinating. It's also exhilarating when you see… ![“It's fascinating. It's also exhilarating when you see people making the exact same choices that you've made. It kind of validates what you've decided to do. I saw a wonderful production of Jessica Lange doing Streetcar with Alec Baldwin. It was gorgeous. It's a measure of what a great classic that…” quote by Jacki Weaver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/jacki-weaver-9615_absolutes_it-s-fascinating-it-s-also-exhilarating_2639342.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/jacki-weaver-9615_absolutes_it-s-fascinating-it-s-also-exhilarating_2639342.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9bd/jacki-weaver-9615_absolutes_it-s-fascinating-it-s-also-exhilarating_2639342.jpg) > “It's fascinating. It's also exhilarating when you see people making the exact same choices that you've made. It kind of validates what you've decided to do. I saw a wonderful production of Jessica Lange doing Streetcar with Alec Baldwin. It was gorgeous. It's a measure of what a great classic that is, that our Cate Blanchett also did an absolute amazing Blanche in Sydney, as well as in New York.” [Jacki Weaver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jacki-weaver/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Seeing others make the same choices validates our own decisions and creates excitement. **In simple terms:** Seeing others copy you feels validating. Key Takeaway Embrace shared experiences for confidence. Themes validation excitement shared experience Mood enthusiastic reflective Type observational personal When to use this quote - career choices - creative projects - personal decisions Key Concepts social proof mirroring confidence building Questions to Reflect On - Do you seek validation or trust your own judgment? - How does shared experience influence confidence? 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