Tessanne Chin Quotes

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

I'm confident as hell when I step in front of the mic.

I feel like I own the stage.

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

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

I don't have the genetic make up of a frontman, but I'm learning how to do it.

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

There's just something about being on stage and being with the people that, once that camera turns on, you find the strength to keep it cool, look good, act like you're not cold, act like you ain't nervous, act like you aren't scared. I think that comes with confidence and practice.

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.

I prefer it when I can intimidate the audience rather than the audience intimidate me. I've been lucky in my career to have both.

I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.

When you're an actor, people just take it for granted that you're really confident and can get up in front a stage full of people and just speak to them.

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

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.

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

There's nothing about the stage to be afraid of; there's nothing about the cameras to be afraid of. You just have to be yourself.

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

I feel real confidence in working on the stage.

I pretty much give both barrels every time I walk on stage.

It's really fun to have the spotlight and feel ready for it. Not in a conceited way. But just like, 'Man, I think I'm going to give you what you need.'

Ever since I was a kid, I loved being up in front of people. I loved making people laugh; I never had any stage fright.

I'm confident about playing on the big stage.

I have that inherent performer personality.

I'm used to performing. I'm comfortable in front of people. I'm never the one who's fighting for attention, but I've always been comfortable.