When I'm on stage, I'm trying to do one thing: bring people joy. Just like church does. People don't go to church to find trouble, they go there to lose it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Performance aims to bring joy like religion does.
- In plain terms
- I aim to bring joy like a church.
- What can you take from it?
- Entertainment can provide relief like faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find joy?
- What heals you?
Another view
Not everyone finds joy in concerts or church.
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