Performing, for me, is like oxygen. Performing, for me, is like the only thing that is a constant in my life, because you're in all different places doing all different things, but when I get up on stage, that's where I know exactly what to do, that's where I own it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Performing feels essential like oxygen; on stage she knows exactly what to do and feels ownership.
- In plain terms
- Stage performance is her vital, confident space.
- What can you take from it?
- Find a setting where you feel fully in control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What activity feels like 'oxygen' for you?
- How do you maintain confidence outside that space?
Another view
Reliance on performance can cause anxiety off‑stage.
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