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“I've spent years on stage adjusting the timing of a line to infinitesimal degrees.”

Tim Minchin

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Source Interview: Live at the BBC, 2015

Fine-tuning performance timing by minute adjustments refines artistic expression.

In simple terms: Small timing tweaks improve performance.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to subtle timing details.

Themes

craft precision performance artistry

Mood

analytical creative

Type

artistic performative

When to use this quote

  • theatre
  • music
  • stand‑up comedy
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

perfectionism stagecraft

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does timing affect audience perception?
  • When is it better to improvise than perfect?
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Over‑focus can cause anxiety and hinder spontaneity.

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