Alex Turner Quotes

So you don't have to take us too seriously; I mean, we're already intimidating enough on stage.

When I come onstage, I'm exploding.

I've never been uncomfortable being a frontman.

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

People buy a ticket to see your show, so from the moment I get onstage, I can have no insecurities, because they're already there. You have to get people to listen. If they listen, everything's cool.

I feel like I own the stage.

I know I can get laughs anywhere, in front of any crowd, if I'm given the chance.

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

I say what's on my mind and have a good time. I try to give people a show. It's all about giving people a good time once you get out under those lights.

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

I see myself as like the lead singer of a band or something.

One of the things I think you need to be a good emcee is silliness. And I'm basically a silly guy.

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

I was never one for the passenger seat. I have always wanted my level of entertainment and showmanship to be the same as a frontman.

I really thrive being onstage.

Rain - his power and charisma onstage is impressive, and I hope to have that one day.

Ever since I was a kid, I loved being up in front of people. I loved making people laugh; I never had any stage fright.

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

As scary as it is, I like making real, direct eye contact with people from the stage. In a sense, it's like modeling: that feeling of locking in and projecting some kind of emotion to try to captivate people.

Really, each part, each one of us, I think, has our role, but I think for Joe, he really stands out and has that Mick Jagger-esque feel to him.

When I'm on stage I become a different beast.

I want to know that I'm gonna knock 'em dead every night.

Trying to look glamorous while singing is not easy.

Whether you're on TV or on the stage, you have to work hard to stay fresh, real, and full of energy. You can't settle back. You always have to stay on your toes.

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