Performance Quotes

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My first performance was in AP Calculus when they forced me up into the front of the classroom and made me sing a song, which… — Kina Grannis
Every performance is an opportunity to have something new or to learn something new. — Reggie Watts
The mind does different things in performance, and conscious thought sometimes takes a backseat. — Reggie Watts
I arrive at the theatre four hours before the beginning of the performance. I must get accustomed to the hall even if I know it… — Mireille Mathieu
The energy of college football rivals that of a live performance for me. I am an extremely analytical guy and predicting these games is right… — Rodney Atkins
Watching previous figure skaters, I always wondered why they cried after their performance. — Kim Yuna
I think the way I eat is the foundation of my performance. — Kris Humphries
Running back-to-back races requires a certain tactical prudence. Going too hard in any one race might jeopardize your performance in another. Maintaining proper hydration and… — Dean Karnazes
Most women prefer circles of sharing to pyramids and hierarchies. They prefer conversation to construction. They will usually choose nurturance and empathy over competition and… — Richard Rohr
First of all, to do performance art, you really have to give 100 percent. I only know that I have to give 100 percent and… — Marina Abramovic
For me, performance is a holy ground. When I perform, I really step into a different state of consciousness. — Marina Abramovic
Theater is something that as a performance artist you have to hate. — Marina Abramovic
Genetics is all about showcasing human beauty along with high-quality performance. — Bela Karolyi
I would love very much to win a medal at the Olympics for myself, by my own performance. But that will never happen. — Bela Karolyi
All lovers swear more performance than they are able — William Shakespeare
We are face to face with our destiny and we must meet it with a high and resolute courage. For us is the life of… — Theodore Roosevelt
Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fine actions than in the nonperformance of base ones. — Aristotle
I just think it's really funny and entertaining. I mean, I don't necessarily take them really seriously - I don't even think a lot of… — Liv Tyler
To our real, naked selves there is not a thing on earth or in heaven worth dying for. It is only when we see ourselves… — Eric Hoffer
It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has not distinguished himself by his own performances. — Joseph Addison

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