Crap Quote by Bryan Adams
“And I never forgot this as long as I've ever performed, no matter how crap I had felt before I went on stage. I just remember Tina Turner going up there, singing her heart out for everybody, and meantime she had a 102-degree fever and she was feeling terrible.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Magazine, 1995
Recalls using Tina Turner’s perseverance—performing despite illness—as motivation to overcome stage anxiety.
In simple terms: Use others’ resilience to boost your own confidence.
Channel inspiration from role models.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- concerts
- rehearsals
- public speaking
- sports competitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal strategies can you develop?
- How can you create your own resilience?
Relying on external examples may not sustain long‑term confidence.