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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think that some level of stage fright is inherent
the make up of a performers mind. We worry because we want our audience to enjoy
the performance we give. In the end we as entertainers are interested in what
people think of us and what we do. A famous actor (I am trying to remember which
one currently) said some thing to the effect of, 'the only time we stop being
afraid in front of an audience is when we stop caring.' When I stop caring I
will stop telling tales and singing songs, untill then I will be pacing and
nervous waiting my turn with every one else. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Darius</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=twinoak@cox-internet.com href="mailto:twinoak@cox-internet.com">Brian
& Pam Martin</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=bards@ansteorra.org
href="mailto:bards@ansteorra.org">'Ansteorran Bardic list'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, January 05, 2004 11:06
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: [Bards] On stage fright and
confidence</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=368500305-06012004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
don't know if helps those with stage fright to know this, but all of us get
nervous before we go on stage. It may or may not help to know that you're
not alone, but rest assured that you're not. I'm not suggesting that everyone
suffers from stage fright to the same degree, but it may help some what to
realize that there's not something wrong with you, that stage fright is
perfectly normal and that all performers deal with it to a
degree.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=368500305-06012004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Pendaran</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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