Band Quote by Patti LuPone
“I played the tuba in high school. I wanted to be a member of the marching band. I thought, what can I play that has the most effect? What can I play to get people to laugh?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Patti LuPone on Musical Performance, 2015
The performer seeks the most impactful way to engage the audience, using humor and surprise.
In simple terms: Find the most effective way to make people laugh.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to create memorable performances.
Themes
performance
humor
audience engagement
Mood
playful
energetic
Type
motivational
entertaining
When to use this quote
- stand‑up comedy
- school concerts
- public speaking
- viral videos
Key Concepts
comedy
impact
musical theater
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes humor resonate with a crowd?
- How can you balance impact and respect?
A Different Perspective
Humor can alienate if not aligned with audience expectations.
![“I don't want somebody who writes like me [in my writing staff]. Because I can write like me. I know what I'm capable of and what my limitations are. If you're going to build an orchestra, you don't want all tubas - you want a violin and you want a cello and you want a drum set.” quote by Tom Fontana](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7e/tom-fontana-87560_because-i-can_i-don-t-want-somebody-who-writes-like-me_421933.jpg)
