Comedy Quote by Dominic Holland
“I find it pressurising coming to the Voodoo Rooms to do my hour of comedy.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live Performance, Date Unknown
The performer feels anxiety performing in a venue named Voodoo Rooms, perceiving pressure to be funny for an hour.
In simple terms: Feeling pressured to be funny in a specific venue.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the pressure as a catalyst for growth.
Themes
performance anxiety
stage pressure
comedy
Mood
nervous
determined
Type
motivational
humorous
When to use this quote
- stand-up gigs
- first-time performances
- high‑stakes shows
Key Concepts
self-awareness
audience expectation
creative tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How does venue atmosphere affect your comedic style?
- What techniques reduce performance anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Pressure can also sharpen focus, not just hinder.
![“[on making the transition from the comedy "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970) to its dramatic spin-off series "Lou Grant" (1977)] We were really worried about changing over from a three-camera, half-hour comedy to a one-camera, full-hour drama. The audience wasn't ready for the switch - even CBS billed us…” quote by Ed Asner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a85/ed-asner-14022_audience_on-making-the-transition-from-the-comedy_2909465.jpg)
