Johnny Vegas Quotes

I feel like I own the stage.

I guess there's this mind shift that happens once you're on stage. I don't know, chemicals, something happens and you just... I just become completely in control of where I am. And it's all about trusting the people that you're on the stage with, listening... and it just falls into place really easily.

I've got to be comfortable when I'm on stage.

I think I should get a bigger between-the-song persona, so then I'm not wandering around the stage like some mad old auntie that's saying hello to people and falling over.

There is only so much you can do if you're pulling weight and there's nobody there to play off of. You can't have those beautiful moments with new actors who are so worried about everything else but the moment.

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.

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

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

Strangely enough I'm better on a stage. I love that I feel like I blossom in front of a whole bunch of people.

You can't just go in there and open your mouth until the cast and director feel comfortable with you.

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

With Pearl Jam, everybody is so good at what they do, it's hard to get up the courage to say, Can I sing this part, or, I want to play guitar. I feel like I have more courage to do that.

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 had dance training from a very young age, 3 or 4... It taught me how to present myself, about preparation and working in an ensemble, and it's something that carries with me to this day.

I become a better actor after I step on a stage in front of, like, 500 people when it's just me, a microphone and my guitar. You don't get as nervous walking into a room in front of 3 or 4 people and to do a scene or to walk on a set. You gain confidence.

I did feel from day one that I was a born performer.

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.

I'm a natural ham. It doesn't bother me to perform.

I'm just not one of those naturally funny, relaxed actors who enjoy the spotlight and are so good at it.

I'm still finding my legs, performance-wise, being up there by myself. I think I have a bit of proving myself ahead of me.

I am comfortable performing now. I love it!

Nothing makes an actor feel freer and more inventive and more creative than being trusted.

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

I guess I'm a born ham.