Applause Quote by Lesley Sharp
“I think what maybe starts out when you're younger as being something about slightly showing off or being given applause because people think that you're good at something, as you get older it becomes less about that and it becomes more about the fascination of why people do the things that they do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “The Art of Acting”, 2015
Early in life we seek validation, but later we become curious about others' motivations and behavior.
In simple terms: We shift from craving praise to seeking understanding of others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity about people's actions.
Themes
growth
psychology
motivation
empathy
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal relationships
- leadership
- teaching
Key Concepts
Human behavior
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your own desire for applause?
- How can curiosity improve your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Understanding others can be complex and may reveal uncomfortable truths.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
