The odd time something happens and you go into some kind of enchantment (on stage). But you have to work very hard to get that. Most of the time you're just playing and singing the songs, and there's no guarantee that you are going to get anywhere....
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Magical moments on stage require significant effort, and most performances are just the work without guarantee of enchantment.
- In plain terms
- You have to work hard for magical moments on stage, but usually you just play songs.
- What can you take from it?
- Great performances require hard work and are not always guaranteed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a performance magical?
- How do you prepare?
Another view
Expecting magic might undervalue the quality of consistent hard work.
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