Not channeling anything really. I like this because it is unconscious on his part. He does it when he’s listening and thinking at the same time. That’s what happens automatically. Not so much a “tell” as a natural expression. Happens without thought behind it or choice: the best kind. I had noticed it already in QL but when I saw it show up in the movies he made when he was a kid I was delighted! We are who we are early.
Was the top photo Gentleman’s Agreement?
Yes! In my opinion, he and John Garfield are the best things in that movie!
Instead of Carol Burnett, perhaps he’s channeling St. Nicholas:
“And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;”
Not channeling anything really. I like this because it is unconscious on his part. He does it when he’s listening and thinking at the same time. That’s what happens automatically. Not so much a “tell” as a natural expression. Happens without thought behind it or choice: the best kind. I had noticed it already in QL but when I saw it show up in the movies he made when he was a kid I was delighted! We are who we are early.
Oh, this is so great!
Lyrie – I know, right?? The gesture is EVERYWHERE.