I would have been a lot more nervous if I would had known…
“I would have been a lot more nervous if I would had known that Matthew McConaughey was [on 30th Annual Television Critics Association Awards] and Julia Louis-Dreyfus was there and all that, and I was like, "Wait a minute and Bryan Cranston's here..." I think I would have got more nervous. But I think thinking it was just like, "Oh yeah critics, we're good." It was great.”
About This Quote
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Anticipating a high‑profile event with famous peers can increase anxiety, but humor and perspective can reduce that nervousness.
In simple terms: Famous crowds cause nerves, humor eases them.
Embrace humor in stressful moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- award shows
- public speaking
- networking events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with performance anxiety?
- What role does humor play in stress?
Humor may not work for everyone.