Rory O'Malley Quotes

I remember walking out in front of that crowd, all the parents' faces and the applause, and folding my little self in half and thinking, 'I could get used to this.' And I just never stopped.

Well, I'm not one of those people who needs the limelight. If I'm performing, that's what I'm doing. If I'm not, I don't long for it. I don't need the approval of an audience, or applause.

I like audiences and performing and, you know... applause!

I would want to start. I want to run out there in front of 20,000 people and get my name announced. I get it. I get that.

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 think I'd ever be able to give up the spotlight.

Stand on the stage in front of 15 people or 15,000. Have them look up to you and tell you how wonderful you are, and if you don't think that's a great feeling, okay, then you're unlike me.

I liked being in the spotlight.

I realised a little bit to my astonishment that I can give a lecture for a thousand people, and there will be this tumultuous applause, so, you know, I have the feeling well, it can't be all that bad.

I love performing for the crowd. Maybe that's what it is. I'm a crowd pleaser.

The best feeling I get is when I walk on stage.

I always used to get goosebumps in Madison Square Garden, because as soon as I started making my entrance, people would be chanting my name. 'BRU-NO! BRU-NO!'

I know what to expect from the crowd and enjoy playing in front of the big crowds.

I think I thrive under the spotlight; I live for a big moment.

I just always loved to perform and I was lucky enough to be in front of the right people at the right time!

Backstage, I get sleepy, and want to curl up and snooze. I never get nervous, whatever the event. I feel quite detached until I walk on stage, and then some gear inside me clicks and off I go like a wind up doll.

I love performing, and I love being in front of people. I love the pressure you get and the pleasure performing brings.

Just me onstage with a mike having an intimate relationship with the audience. I don't get nervous for that. I just get excited.

I really enjoy doing the live stuff.

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

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

When you go on the stage before thousands of people, you can be excited and nervous, but it's not fear.

There is nothing like being on stage.

When I'm on stage, all is right with the world.

Certainly, being on stage is a rush.