In reading scripts, I enjoy reading PR’s tonal directions. One in particular strikes me as exemplary of Rhymer’s word economy:
Sade: (brief sulky giggle).
Just three words set the mood, intent, and duration of her remark. There could be no question in the actors’ minds – what did he really want? No. It’s all there. That’s the mark of a real genius.
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