Dr. John Quotes

I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.

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

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

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

I don't feel like I'm the type of performer who's going to knock your socks off. I'm trying to get over my nerves.

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

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

I don't think that just because you go on stage you are an exhibitionist.

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 feel like I own the stage.

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

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.

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.

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 love being onstage and I love to perform. To be honest with you, I'm more comfortable performing than I am in an everyday situation, which I can't quite explain.

People think I am the crazy person on stage, but I know how to relax.

I wasn't really a performer by temperament.

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

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

I guess I'm a born ham.

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.

I guess nobody can teach you the knack, or whatever it is, that helps you come to life on stage.

I don't have the ability to be a diva. I can't flaunt. I don't have that kind of stage presence. I think of myself as just a band member.