Always Quote by Glenda Jackson
“You can go onto that stage every night, and it's always the equivalent of going onto the topmost diving board, and you don't know if there's any water in the pool.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Guardian", 2015
Performing live feels like jumping from a high diving board without knowing if there’s water.
In simple terms: Stage performance is risky and uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and prepare thoroughly.
Themes
risk
performance
courage
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- public speaking
- improv
- high-stakes presentations
Key Concepts
live theater
psychology of fear
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you stay calm before a performance?
- How do you recover from a misstep on stage?
A Different Perspective
Even with preparation, some outcomes remain unpredictable.
