Rachel Parris Quotes

I think a lot of singers are shy people. I suppose singing on stage is not like talking; you are not as exposed.

I'm slowly working up the courage to sing in front of other people, but I can carry a tune. I do some mean karaoke.

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.

But I was singing loud, and most singers weren't singing loud.

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

I'm scared of karaoke. I think if I did have a go to karaoke song, it would be 'Whatta Man' by Salt-n-Pepa.

So many people out there can probably sing very good - all they need to do is just drop their inhibitions. That's why most people do their singing in the shower.

There's no half-singing in the shower, you're either a rock star or an opera diva.

Nobody gets between me and my microphone.

Oh, I try to stay as far away from karaoke as humanly possible!

I had the question asked of me before, 'What do you like better: singing or playing guitar?' If I'm gonna be totally truthful, if that microphone's in my hand, I'm loving it. When the guitar's in my hand, I'm a little nervous, but I'm still loving it.

I don't know why, but I'm more intimidated by sharing my singing than just performing as an actress.

I did musicals. It's funny, because I can hide behind a character and a voice, but when I have to bring myself and my own voice to it, it's very nerve-wracking.

I don't think enough people admit that there's just something fun about being in front of people. And that's not a self-centered, egotistical thing.

I want to know that I'm gonna knock 'em dead every night.

Trying to look glamorous while singing is not easy.

On the first recording, I wasn't singing out that much; I was shy with my singing.

I figured, 'Why not go into entertainment?' I love entertaining people. I always loved being extra loud.

I've never been heckled. I think because I look too small and vulnerable. Sometimes I look out into the audience and see pity in their eyes, so I guess those people may be the ones who would shout something out if they didn't feel so sorry for me.

Whenever I walk out on a stage, I'm begging for affection.

I always said that I wouldn't use a teleprompter, and if I start to sing real flat, I'll hang it up.

I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting.

I love a microphone and a big crowd; I'm an entertainer, I guess.

I always thought I was a little shy, especially compared to my brother and my sister, but I guess I was always the kid doing performances in the front room.

To me, the stand up part in my life is great. I know I can do that. When I get an acting chance, I'm really thrilled.