The colored folks been singing it and playing it just like I'm doin' now, man, for more years than I know. I got it from them.
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I've never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show. I'm pretty concerned, I'm pretty much thinking about the show. I never get completely comfortable with it, and I don't let the people around me get comfortable with it, in that I remind them that it's a new crowd out there, it's a new audience, and they haven't seen us before. So it's got to be like the first time we go on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stage fright is a constant challenge for performers, reminding them to stay engaged and treat each performance as a new experience.
In this quote, Elvis Presley expresses the persistent anxiety he feels before each performance, which he refers to as stage fright. Instead of letting this fear hinder him, he channels it into ensuring his shows remain fresh and dynamic, reminding both himself and his audience that each performance is a unique opportunity that deserves dedication and excitement, similar to the first time on stage.
Themes
Stage FrightPerformanceAnxietyAudienceEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about overcoming fears, you could cite this quote to encourage performers to embrace their nerves.
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