The intensity of being in front of all these incredible musicians and tremendous conductors in these elaborate halls can be overwhelming.
I did come to L.A. to try to get on TV and get in front of a camera, so I could have a stage career in New York.
When I get bored, I'll zone out, and I'll just sit in front of my computer and start writing any random song that comes to mind.
During most of the Bush administration, human rights and democracy in Egypt were on the front burner.
If actors could actually make a living doing theater, that would be my first choice. Sitcoms are the closest thing to being onstage in front of an audience.
Oddly enough, I have really bad stage fright - getting up in front of people. And I made a living going on live television.
People in the U.S. will watch anything if it's put in front of their face over and over again. I like to see what's possible, more than anything.
I recommend doing some sort of acting class, something that can eventually get you in front of an agent or a manager, and practice is very important.
You can have a knack for dancing, but you still have to practice till your feet are bleeding to be worthy of being in front of an audience.
People like my voice and say I can sing, but I don't like microphones in front of my face: it distracts me.
Only the guys who never made it and will never make it in the U.S. need to put up the front that they don't care about America.
Never embarrass a student in front of others. Embarrass yourself often to relieve the tension, but do not paint them into a corner.
I appreciate subtlety. I have never enjoyed a kiss in front of the camera. There's nothing to it except not getting your lipstick smeared.
When you make a movie, it's just so personal and then you put it out in front of people and it becomes something else.
Not many skeletons left in my closet because I invite them to dance all over the front room!
It used to be that if you stood in front of a painting you didn't understand, you'd have some obligation to guess. Now you don't.
Along 4 Mile Run, there was a nice woods down in front of the house. I used to run around there.
I've worked with lots of musicians - like Tina Turner - and I love when they go in front of the fitting mirror and do their thing, pose, dance. I love that moment!
Once you sit in front of people and start playing songs, it's all on you. No matter what happens, it's entirely your responsibility the entire time. I like that intensity.
I know what happens every time I get in front of a UK crowd - they just go nuts and they are so nice and excited and crazy and they won't sit down.
I'm just taking it one day at a time. Actually, that's a total lie. I always think about what's in front of me.