Believe Quote by Nate Bargatze
“What will make me laugh onstage is if I can hear the crowd laughing so much, you can hear someone not being to breathe, like they're laughing even extra hard. That's when you start laughing onstage. I can't believe I'm making people laugh this much.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Live Performance, 2015
The performer feels the audience’s intense laughter, which fuels his own humor and confirms his success.
In simple terms: Audience laughter boosts the comedian’s confidence and performance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace audience feedback to enhance your act.
Themes
comedy
performance
audience interaction
confidence
feedback
Mood
excited
energized
connected
Type
observational
motivational
When to use this quote
- live shows
- open mic nights
- tour stops
- television specials
- improv sessions
Key Concepts
stage presence
social dynamics
emotional contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does audience energy affect your delivery?
- What strategies help when laughter stalls?
A Different Perspective
If the crowd is silent, the performer may doubt themselves and lose momentum.
![“[As a kid] I did enjoy making people laugh but I was also attracted to funny people. I'm [still] quite happy to not be the one trying to make other people laugh. I'm happy laughing at someone else. I enjoy laughing and I'll happily be the one just laughing all night if you can make me laugh.” quote by Ricky Gervais](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f6/ricky-gervais-851_all-night_as-a-kid-i-did-enjoy-making-people-laugh_2523815.jpg)
