Ability Quote by Thierry Mugler
“Being a dancer I've got the idea that through discipline and hard work, you can develop the ability to be in a different dimension within seconds. You can be vomiting, you can detest who you are, detest the world, detest every single thing, and the next moment you are in the light and you glow. You forget everything, and you are just flying. When you're onstage, you are someone else. Beyoncé is very conscious of this. She said to me, "I'm another person when I'm onstage." And I said, "Oh yes, you are! You are an animal when you are onstage. You are a stage animal."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conversation with Thierry Mugler, 2015
Discipline and intense focus can transport a performer into an altered state, allowing rapid emotional shifts and a sense of transcendence on stage.
In simple terms: Hard work lets performers enter a different mental space quickly.
Key Takeaway
Use discipline to access new creative states.
Themes
performance
mindfulness
transformation
identity
emotion
Mood
exhilarated
focused
inspired
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- theater rehearsal
- dance performance
- public speaking
- sports competition
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
flow state
embodiment
altered consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate this focus in daily life?
- What rituals help you shift identity?
A Different Perspective
Such states may be fleeting and hard to sustain outside the stage.
