Always Quote by Jesse Eisenberg
“I always thought Woody Harrelson is quite a persuasive guy. He's the kind of guy who can call you up in the middle of the night and tell you, 'Let's all go get a donut!' And you're thinking, 'It's the middle of the night,' but somehow you still get up and go get a donut.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2012
A charismatic person can persuade others to act against their usual judgment, especially with casual, unexpected invitations.
In simple terms: Persuasive people can make you do odd things.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of influence in casual requests.
Themes
persuasion
social influence
decision making
Mood
amused
curious
Type
observational
conversational
When to use this quote
- late night cravings
- spontaneous outings
- peer pressure
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
charisma
social dynamics
obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you often comply with casual requests?
- How do you recognize genuine versus manipulative persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Persuasion can be manipulative if not scrutinized.
![“I’ve been friends with all these people for so many years now…. I’m so lucky to have Jennifer [Lawrence] and Josh [Hutcherson] and Woody [Harrelson] and all these other great people. We’ve created really strong bonds. It’s like high school because we’ll mess around for half the day and then we’ll…” quote by Liam Hemsworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b03/liam-hemsworth-5078_bits_i-ve-been-friends-with-all-these-people_1649555.jpg)
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![“Woody [Harrelson] and I actually worked together years ago on North Country. So I felt completely at ease.” quote by Michelle Monaghan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a3/michelle-monaghan-9225_country_woody-harrelson-and-i-actually-worked-to_1030925.jpg)
