Quotes about Performance

It isn't what I do, but how I do it. It isn't what I say, but how I say it, and how I look when I do it and say it.

Not knowing doesn't mandate anxiety; rather, it instills confidence, and confidence is crucial to good performance.

Not knowing doesn't mean you're condemned to anxiety; rather, not knowing calls for trust, and trust is crucial to good performance. Uncertainty is essential to the game.

the Holy Spirit is the author of this work in us, so that although it is our duty, it is his grace and strength whereby it is performed; as also the manner how it is wrought by him, which is principally intended: [1.]

Some artists are working to buy the mansion or whatever the element of fame must bear, but I spend all my money on my show.

I was doing these performance art pop music pieces in the city. And they were a bit on the eccentric side I suppose. So people started to call me Gaga after the Queen song 'Radio Gaga.'

When I say do your best, I mean your very best. You are capable of so much more.

I have been quoted as saying, 'Do the best you can.' But I want to emphasize that it be the very best. We are too prone to be satisfied with mediocre performance. We are capable of doing so much better.

Those who are not prepared for the apprehension of a great purpose should fix the thoughts upon the faultless performance of their duty, no matter how insignificant their task may appear. Only in this way can the thoughts be gathered and focussed, and resolution and energy be developed, which being done, there is nothing which may not be accomplished.

It's all about the script. I don't want to do something which makes me feel uncomfortable. It should suit my image and age.

People who do comedy are always underrated because they make it look so easy.

I won't have any competitive instincts in any sports, other than golf. I can't see being competitive in sports any more.