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March 11, 2026
My mother’s best advice: learn to raise one eyebrow at the world
It took almost a year of practice and then I was too embarrassed to show off my talent. But finally, during a stage performance, I elevated a solitary brow and the crowd went wild
TL;DR
- The author's mother suggested being able to raise one eyebrow was a useful actor's trick.
- It took almost a year of practice to learn to raise one eyebrow independently.
- Initially embarrassed by the effort, the author kept the talent secret.
- During a college theatrical performance, the author played a silent spy.
- A raised eyebrow during the sketch caused the audience to react with wild laughter and applause.
- The author now uses the eyebrow raise for photographs and as a way to remember their mother's advice.
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