EPISODE · Apr 5, 2024 · 10 MIN
118 - Wait, that was David Tennant?
from The Art of Noticing · host Johnny B. Truant
Today I noticed that while rewatching Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, I was shocked to realize that it was David Tennant who plays the villain Barty Crouch Jr. I know Tennant and I know Harry Potter well, so how did I miss this?The creative lesson I took from this Noticing is to pay closer attention to the familiar. Even with something you've experienced many times before, looking closer can reveal surprises you overlooked. Don't make assumptions - be an active observer.WANT MORE?Members get extra episodes of the podcast, extra companion blog posts (see below), free nonfiction books and audiobooks, and my weekly “One-Drink Book Club” series every week … all for the price of a fancy coffee. Learn about membership here.Prefer reading?Listening to the Art of Noticing podcast is only one way to get these lessons. Every episode of the podcast also has a complete companion blog post, all of which you can find here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnybtruant.substack.com
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118 - Wait, that was David Tennant?
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