Ato Essandoh Quotes

Through every moment on stage for the first time, I felt like I was finally right where I belonged.

I don't think enough people admit that there's just something fun about being in front of people. And that's not a self-centered, egotistical thing.

Everyone will clearly be a bit nervous and scared before going onstage. But what I do is just remember that this is my passion. Once I get on the stage and see everyone smiling and looking at me, the joy that it brings to me makes me forget all about my nerves.

Whenever I walk out on a stage, I'm begging for affection.

In a strange way, I'm way more comfortable onstage than anywhere else.

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

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

I was always an exhibitionist. I liked it when everyone laughed. But I didn't do plays in high school. I was too nervous.

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.

I can never remember being afraid of an audience. If the audience could do better, they'd be up here on stage and I'd be out there watching them.

I can sing in front of people. I can go on a TV show, live, and not feel like I'm going to throw up.

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.

I reached the stage where I was afraid to wiggle my leg, but then I thought 'why shouldn't I?' It's what I do and now I know how to turn an audience on again.

Well, as you know, I'm really only happy when I'm on stage.

I don't think one should be comfortable standing on a stage with people applauding and laughing at every stupid thing you say.

Anyone who has ever had the feeling of being higher than a kite after giving a public speech is well aware of the effects of attention.

In high school, I was too shy to perform. It's one thing to get laughs from your family, to be funny at parties and in class. It's another thing to get up on the stage.

I never got nervous performing my own material.

I get such joy out of performing for people, and you can tell whether they like you or they don't like you the minute you walk out on the stage. And they don't even have to tell me that they had a good time. I know they had a good time.

There is a shy side to me that evaporates when I play on stage, and I like that. I think it's another facet of my character, and I need to do that.

I didn't grow up jumping in front of the class and performing, but I definitely had a hunger to be creative.

Getting up in front of an audience is my biggest motivation.

As a kid, I was really shy. Technically I am still, but when I'm performing I want everybody to listen.

When I go on stage and perform, I'm an extreme version of myself.