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“For someone like me, who as a kid could not have two people in front of me without wanting to hide, to end up on stage with a lot of people in front of me, feeling good, it has to be a strange and special place.” quote by Sylvie Guillem
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“For someone like me, who as a kid could not have two people in front of me without wanting to hide, to end up on stage with a lot of people in front of me, feeling good, it has to be a strange and special place.”

Sylvie Guillem

About This Quote

Source Interview: Dance Magazine, 2015

She describes the paradox of stage fright turning into exhilaration when performing before an audience, highlighting personal growth.

In simple terms: Stage fear can become joy when you succeed.

Key Takeaway

Embrace performance to overcome fear.

Themes

growth performance confidence

Mood

anxious excited

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • theatre auditions
  • public speaking
  • dance recitals
  • team presentations

Key Concepts

psychology self‑actualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does confronting fear change your self‑view?
  • What rituals help you stay grounded onstage?
A Different Perspective

Fear may persist despite success, requiring ongoing coping strategies.

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