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“Lots of people think I'm telling porky pies when I say how nervous I get about singing. I was good at working out how music was put together, and I was good at being at the back, but if you asked me to sing up front, then I looked like I was going to pass out.” quote by Laura Mvula
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“Lots of people think I'm telling porky pies when I say how nervous I get about singing. I was good at working out how music was put together, and I was good at being at the back, but if you asked me to sing up front, then I looked like I was going to pass out.”

Laura Mvula

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She feels intense anxiety performing live despite technical skill and behind‑the‑scenes expertise.

In simple terms: Stage fright despite competence.

Key Takeaway

Practice exposure to front‑stage performance.

Themes

anxiety performance confidence

Mood

nervous determined

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • live concerts
  • rehearsals
  • public speaking
  • recording sessions

Key Concepts

stage fright self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small front‑stage step could you try?
  • How can you reframe nervous energy?
A Different Perspective

Fear may persist without gradual desensitization.

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