Noel Gallagher Quotes

I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.

I've always thought of myself as so unsuited to be a frontman.

If you're a lead singer, then you can't afford to be sensitive. On stage, everyone looks at the lead singer, even if you don't want them to - in America, they have those massive follow spots on you all the time; it does your head in. So, if you are a lead singer and you don't toughen up, you're in the wrong job, and you have to get out.

I think on stage there's a side of me that comes out that's very fierce and confident.

I feel like I own the stage.

I see myself as like the lead singer of a band or something.

When I go on stage and perform, I'm an extreme version of myself.

The minute you step onstage, you get eight feet taller.

When I'm on stage, that's me. It's blown up, but that's me.

You're gonna have to learn to get out there in front of those cameras and hold your head up. Take charge when you're singing.

On stage the spotlight is on me and I cannot afford to be shy.

When you're on stage, you're in control. No one can get to you.

I'm a huge karaoke fan. Oh my God. I'm one of those girls who don't give the mic away. It's a problem. I'm a closeted pop star.

I don't think that just because you go on stage you are an exhibitionist.

I'm not like a performer type.

I don't get stage fright, I actually love the energy, I love the spontaneity, I love the adrenaline you get in front of a live audience, it actually really works for me.

I don't really feel any different when I get up on stage.

Onstage I have a natural chutzpa that audiences like. I'm out there.

So you don't have to take us too seriously; I mean, we're already intimidating enough on stage.

Being on stage makes me come to life. When all eyes are on you, they're watching every move you make.

See, I don't know nothing about singing. I never wanted to be a frontman. Frontmen had big egos and was always crazy and aggravating. I just never thought that was a good idea.

I wasn't really a performer by temperament.

Someone asked me what the key to being a good frontman was, and I think having a sense of humor about it is pretty near the top of that list. It's a very strange place to be in, and I don't take that role too seriously.

Although I behave in a quite reserved way in my personal life, give me a stage and I'll be as flamboyant as I can.

When we first went there we completely lacked confidence. Our manager told us our act was too long, and told us to drop certain numbers and concentrate on the exciting stuff. And he was right.