Admire Quote by Matt Thiessen
“If you go and watch a Coldplay show, Chris Martin used to be a little timid onstage, but now the success that the band has had really gives him a lot of confidence to really own it. Also, I really admire the way that Ben Gibbard sings live, he just stays on pitch. That is something that I try to do. I don't have the greatest voice in the world, so I just try to think real hard while I'm singing and just do a good job.”
About This Quote
Stage confidence grows with experience; observing others' mastery inspires personal improvement.
In simple terms: Confidence builds through practice and role models.
Key Takeaway
Practice, observe, and emulate confidence.
Themes
confidence
performance
growth
music
inspiration
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- rehearsals
- live concerts
- recording sessions
- coach feedback
- personal practice
Key Concepts
self-efficacy
skill acquisition
public speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What specific steps can you take to improve pitch accuracy?
- How does observing others affect your own self‑belief?
A Different Perspective
Confidence can be fragile and dependent on external validation.
![“We had to do something at [a festival in Washington, D.C.]. I remember Chris Martin, by then we all knew him, there were certain people who were regulars. He would say, "Oh, my God, you guys, I think I'm going to throw up." It was a daytime festival, and they went on right after some really heavy…” quote by Jancee Dunn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/028/jancee-dunn-13812_band_we-had-to-do-something-at-a-festival-in_1309857.jpg)
