Maren Morris Quotes

I don't know why people are so surprised by my live performances. My approach is so simple; every song I sing, every story I tell, every move I make, must move the audience to laughter, tears or inspiration. Otherwise, why should I do it?

I never look at a note. I just roam the stage. The people do not want to leave.

I feel like so much of what we give on stage is a musical gift to our fans, but we also wanna bring more depth to our shows if we can and do something empowering.

There's nothing like performing for a live audience.

I fight for my fans. I love putting on a good show for them, and I feel that they enjoy a good stand-up game.

There's nothing more vulnerable than just standing in front of a thousand people, or ten thousand people, and doing your best to entertain them, touch them in some way.

I like to wear platform heels onstage and they're actually hard to find. But fans started putting money in them - so now they are filled with tons of bills. It's pretty amazing.

Being performers, that's what we do: We put on shows and want people to watch.

Being an entertainer includes knowing how to connect with an audience.

I think generally playing live is a crap idea. So much of stage work is the presentation of personality, and I've never been interested in that.

I was always the lead role in plays. I like entertaining people. I like when you're on stage doing crazy stuff and the audience gets it.

I like doing theaters. I like being up close and personal with the fans. It's really cool.

There should be an element of mystique between the fans and the artist. That bit between the stage and the audience. I think that's necessary.

I do actually like performing to a live audience. I like the response. I do a lot of Doctor Who conventions now, and the reason that I do them is that there is a live audience I can get to directly.

Acting is the most communicative thing I can imagine doing.

I always thought that it was every performer's dream. That's the epitome of being an artist, being able to express song, dance and acting in a live theatre setting and really connecting with an audience on that level.

Playing live is basically just hyperactivity and a certain sense of enchantment that I deliver to the audience, to let them know what it would be like to be inside my head.

I like performing. I like partnering with an audience.

You learn fast from others how to be an entertainer as well as a musician; you don't necessarily have to get out there and just play - you can be an entertainer, too.

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.

What is a good performance? It lies in the hands and head of a performer... the shortest way between two people is not a straight line.

Performing on stage is my first love - it's why I wanted to be an actor in the first place - and 'Arcadia' is the highlight of my career so far. I love the intimacy of a live theatre audience - you can really squeeze every last drop out of each scene.

I love performing in front of people, no matter where they come from or what language they speak.

I have to feel the audience. I enjoy that feeling of community. There's something sort of spiritual about it in a lot of ways. It's like we're all doing this together.

The thing about theatre is that when it is actually occurring, when you have the audience on your side, you absolutely think you can will them to do anything. It's exhilarating.