When it is good, theatre takes a lot of beating both to watch and perform.
You can lose in cinema too if you don't put on a good performance.
Self-consciousness can destroy a performance. Getting rid of that is always good.
The constant fear of a performer is to become what is reflected back at you.
A woman who places a high priority on performance and excellence is seen as imperial. A man is seen as demanding and tough.
Dance every performance as if it were your last.
Let your performance do the thinking.
I was a late bloomer. I wasn't a child performer.
There is no buzz like performing for a live audience.
Before every performance I feel nervous.
The truth is, a director wins an Oscar for a writer's script and actors' performances.
I respect very much my public and also the music I perform.
Performing written music, even when I've written it, is not very interesting to me.
All I ever wanted was to perform, make music, make videos.
I played music all through school and I kind of performed that way.
Spectacular performances are preceded by spectacular preparation
Performance is your reality. Forget everything else.
Actually, performing is a lot like golf. You are alone, so vulnerable.
Usher is amazing. He's perfection to me as a performer. He gets down.
Beijing? Freedom? Oil and water.
He has freedom on his face.
