Audience Quote by Elvis Presley
“I've never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show. I'm pretty concerned, I'm pretty much thinking about the show. I never get completely comfortable with it, and I don't let the people around me get comfortable with it, in that I remind them that it's a new crowd out there, it's a new audience, and they haven't seen us before. So it's got to be like the first time we go on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s TV interview, Elvis Presley, 1975
The speaker feels persistent anxiety before each performance, treating every show as a first-time experience to keep intensity.
In simple terms: Stage anxiety persists, treating each show as new.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the novelty, but work on comfort.
Themes
performance anxiety
novelty
mindset
Mood
nervous
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- live concerts
- theater productions
- public speaking
- rehearsals
- team briefings
Key Concepts
psychology
confidence
audience dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance freshness with confidence?
- What routines could reduce recurring anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Treating every show as new can heighten pressure and limit growth.
