Beth Macy Quotes

But the soul of touring and the heart of it is basically every day is like putting up a circus tent.

Rock 'n' roll is like a circus today.

There's a certain level of pageantry with 'Idol,' and in order to work the show, you kind of have to feed into it.

People think I'm more wild than I am... I like going to theme parks, play sports or just hanging out with my friends.

I never envisioned that I would be able to bring something to the entertainment table that would fit Las Vegas. Vegas is so presentational; it's live theater and, for me, it's always been film or television, which isn't why people come to Las Vegas. So it's exciting to be apart of all of this, the thrust of the entertainment of Vegas.

Bollywood marketing is larger-than-life. Honestly, it amuses me.

The great advantage of the circus, and the reason it is so popular, is really the ideal combination of art and sport. It's the ideal art form, in a certain way, if you want to be accessible.

I've said it from the very beginning: Fighting the best guys in the world doesn't pay as good as the circus. I want to join the circus. I'm trying to get that circus money.

We are in the same tent as the clowns and the freaks - that's show business.

People talk about Thatcherism all the time. I felt it was important to record the memories of those almost written out of history who upheld the spirit of '45.

Probably the biggest-kept secret about 'Ring of Honor' is that when you go to see a live show - I've had people in their 60s from down in North Carolina that have seen a lot of wrestling tell me that it was the greatest live wrestling show they've ever been to. The atmosphere is off the charts.

This social media era is giving us a more in-depth look at our favorite people, and it's all aspects, from music to movies to television to sports. I think it has been somewhat of a distraction at times, but also a huge benefit.

Everything happens every night for this audience, and it's a very special occasion to come to the theatre.

We respect all of our competitors, and when I talk about our competitors, all of our competitors for entertainment time and leisure time.

We've played on 'Saturday Night Live' and got not even a Rolling Stone review.

Fans are always in for a treat when they see us in person.

It doesn't matter if you load it on a DVD, if you videotape it, it doesn't matter. There's nothing more exciting than being at a live show.

Playing the Hammersmith Apollo was pretty special.

When you, as a fan, go to see a wrestling show, you don't know what the predetermined outcome is. You take a seat and enjoy the ride - and it's a hell of a ride.

Pop life Everybody needs a thrill Pop life We all got a space 2 fill Pop life Everybody can't be on top But life it ain't real funky Unless it's got that pop Dig it.

I feel that energy up there on stage. The band, the crew and our road family - the look in their eyes - they're so happy to be back doing what we love to do.

I don't really think about film or television or going directly to the internet. I just think about doing something that people are going to get excited about.

I'm always looking for vacation. I'm always trying to step away from it to watch movies. I'm always trying to carve out free time for myself. But, I love it. I don't think I've ever not wanted to run a show. When I have a show, I'm always really excited. I always enjoy the process.

The essence of show business is, if you see a tight-rope walker go across a tight rope, everybody claps. But, if you see him wobble, everybody gasps.

Get your popcorn ready, 'cause I'm gonna put on a show.