Quotes About Performance

When you go out there to do comedy, you feel like you're doing battle with the audience a lot of the time. You're either going to get 'em, or you're not.

While I was with Procol Harum, the only time I'd see my guitar was either when I walked onstage or in the studio.

I only ever play Vegas one night at a time.

Fifty per cent of rock is having a good time.

Every time I went on stage I was so terrified I almost threw up.

If you are out in two races and someone else has a good couple of races, it could change. So all we do is try to get the optimum every time.

I am a better running back every time I step on the field. I try to get better each game, each summer, each season.

Every time I show up to do something here it's considered a comeback. If I came into town and they didn't call it that, I'd be disappointed.

I'm telling you, it's so exciting playing out there because I'm playing well, you have the crowd behind you, and it's such a good feeling. I'm really having a good time out there.

I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.

The only time I'm miserable is when I can't keep an instrument in tune.

When you're an elite athlete, it's a very special moment in time and you don't want it to end.

It may take me a long time before I feel 'ready' to tour as a lead singer. I may never be ready... we'll just have to see.

Kind are her answers, But her performance keeps no day; Breaks time, as dancers. From their own Music when they stray.

There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.

My first gig, I was about 17 or 18. But I'd been singing a long time. I got a guitar when I was 8, and started trying to write songs as a teenager.

As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member

Everybody has two swings: the one he uses during the last three holes of a tournament and the one he uses the rest of the time.

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.

I don't get very involved in the L.A. scene. When you do get invited out, you are expected to be on all the time. It's just wearying.

I had a wonderful time playing Dr. Kaufman in Tomorrow Never Dies. It was a real Bond villain, over the top, almost laughable but dangerous.

Come now, what masques, what dances shall we have To wear away this long age of three hours Between our after-supper and bedtime?

You know, I've never been much of a method actor. I feel like, with every project I go in extremely prepared and I like to have a good time.

You are exposing yourself all the time as an actor. There's the risk of being thought of as bad or boring or unattractive.