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Absurd Quote by Lucas Samaras

“I'm looking back at what I did and how it works. In a sense I'm waiting to see how people will respond. I'm waiting to see how you respond, without asking me to tell you what I think about it, because it is your job to give me an idea of how you go about thinking about this work. And if it's too…” quote by Lucas Samaras
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“I'm looking back at what I did and how it works. In a sense I'm waiting to see how people will respond. I'm waiting to see how you respond, without asking me to tell you what I think about it, because it is your job to give me an idea of how you go about thinking about this work. And if it's too absurd then, you know, I'll kick you out!”

Lucas Samaras

About This Quote

Source Interview: Conversation with Lucas Samaras, 2023

The speaker reflects on past actions and awaits others' reactions, expecting insight without explicit guidance.

In simple terms: Waiting for feedback on past work.

Key Takeaway

Seek honest responses without prompting.

Themes

reflection communication expectation

Mood

curious analytical

Type

philosophical conversational

When to use this quote

  • creative collaboration
  • peer review
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

self‑assessment feedback loops creative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret others' reactions?
  • What assumptions do you bring to feedback?
A Different Perspective

Responses may be biased or incomplete.

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