Believe Quote by Benjamin Clementine
“On-stage, I definitely want to use my real self because I'm singing to people who believe in what I'm singing, and I believe in what I'm singing, but they shouldn't be fooled because we all have fake selves and it's in there somewhere. It's not pretending to hurt somebody; it's just something that comes out of me, from my experience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2020
The speaker emphasizes authenticity in performance, acknowledging both genuine and constructed aspects of identity while staying true to personal experience.
In simple terms: Be authentic, even if you have a fake side.
Embrace real self on stage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- live concerts
- personal storytelling
- creative expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish your real self from your fake self?
- What risks arise when exposing vulnerability on stage?
Balancing authenticity with audience expectations can be challenging.