Alone Quote by Robert Lepage
“In real life, I am not a lonely person; I have lots of good friends and am active socially. But there are certain aspects of my life when I have felt very alone, utterly alone, and one of them is when I am performing on my own.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Solo Performance, Robert Lepage, 2015
Even socially connected people can feel profound isolation when they must create or act alone, highlighting the paradox of public intimacy versus private solitude.
In simple terms: Being surrounded by friends doesn’t prevent loneliness during solo work.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address solo performance anxiety.
Themes
loneliness
creativity
performance
social connection
Mood
reflective
introspective
hopeful
Type
personal
artistic
psychological
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- solo music gigs
- public speaking
- writing alone
- remote work
Key Concepts
psychology
artistic vulnerability
identity
public vs private self
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you transform solo vulnerability into artistic strength?
- What support systems help bridge the gap between public and private self?
A Different Perspective
Solo work can amplify self‑criticism and fear of judgment, making isolation feel deeper.
