Les Paul Quotes

I feel like I own the 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.

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

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.'

I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.

You know, when Michael Jackson does the moonwalk, he's showing off! When Prince or Hendrix do a guitar solo, it's confidence! I would hate to be at a show and some nervous wreck is sweating up there and doesn't feel like he deserves to be there.

I think the more you do this and the more comfortable you become on stage, you start speaking more and becoming more of a character in yourself.

Especially with music, people want confidence.

I walk on a stage, and I know if it's been a good show or not. You know when it's been a good interview. No one has to tell you. You know it. You feel it. You can feel the air. You can feel everything about it when it's a good show. And you know when you've messed up.

That audience is there for me.

If you don't own the stage, you shouldn't be in rock n' roll.

I think musicians oftentimes have the right skill set to be good actors. And with Rihanna, I noticed her and knew of her obviously, and was very taken with her charisma and her confidence.

I love my lecture tours. I get up onstage. I have my stack of books and a glass of water and a microphone. No podium, no distance between me and the audience, and I just talk to people and get all excited and tell a lot of jokes, and sing some songs, and read from my work and remind people how powerful they are and how beautiful they are.

When I come onstage, I'm exploding.

I always had the idea that I wanted to perform. I love being the center of attention - and I always love talking about myself.

One thing changes every evening: It's the audience, and I'm working my magic. I'm always learning from it.

An actress must never lose her ego - without it she has no talent.

I knew that I was 'interesting' at 18 because I was aware that I could get away with doing things on stage.

I know I'm not much on face value, but when it comes to stage value, I'll deliver for you.

I like being on this stage because it keeps me thinking.

My goal was never to be the loudest or the craziest. It was to be the most entertaining.

Own the stage, command the stage, and don't be afraid to be the best you can be.

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

Without false modesty, I feel that, when I'm on the stage, I'm the king, the boss of the situation.