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In my whole career, in fact, I can remember only two first nights when a show was at its peak on the first night. And I just wish we could devise a system where critics came not on a single evening but were given a choice of performances to attend Picture Quote #1

I would be terribly disappointed if anything would get in the way of my being cast in something, or if performances were canceled. It was a fix that I obviously needed Picture Quote #1

Well, no. I believe that it’s not at all impossible that some of the performances that I’ve heard so far by some pianists may be superior to my own playing because those are two totally different acts altogether Picture Quote #1

Quite a few operas are still being commissioned around the world, although nothing apart from audience popularity can ensure more than a few performances Picture Quote #1

I don’t know why people are so surprised by my live performances. My approach is so simple; every song I sing, every story I tell, every move I make, must move the audience to laughter, tears or inspiration. Otherwise, why should I do it? Picture Quote #1

I don’t see how they can with most of my pieces, but I think it’s unfortunate that they can through familiarity with flashy performances of a great deal of other music Picture Quote #1

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They improve greatly, and sometimes I go and see the performances they do and I am consciously aware that there isn’t enough work for the good dancers Picture Quote #1

I’d gone through periods where I didn’t work live performances for probably seven or eight months at a time Picture Quote #1

The record company started as an adjunct to that, to give young composers their first recorded performances; to give young musicians their first debut on a recording. These are all things that big record companies would never touch because there is no money in it! Picture Quote #1

The composers could no longer direct all performances in person, and so the responsibility of interpreting their works in the spirit in which they had been conceived was placed upon conductors Picture Quote #1

Black music has become a commercial commodity. Live performances are not so accessible as they were previously. It use to be possible to go to the bar on the corner and hear music. It was available for a fifteen cent beer Picture Quote #1

Two, I actually learned a lot of things that served me very well when it came to repeating performances on stage, because it is a craft and you do need a technique for it Picture Quote #1

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However, yes, especially as one gets older, you know, you really hope that your music will become more generally available, even though some of the performances might be riddled with faults Picture Quote #1

You really, really, really have to love what you are going to do in theatre because it is an unmerciful life. It’s six days a week. It’s eight performances a week. and that’s doing the exact same thing over and over and over again Picture Quote #1

I’m not comfortable singing in front of people yet. That’s going to take another 100 performances Picture Quote #1

Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world’s greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters will obviously show Picture Quote #1

It is not always a matter of wild ovations and legendary performances. Sometimes you are just happy to get through an opera without trouble Picture Quote #1

What I want is that I can match my performances during training so I can be satisfied with myself Picture Quote #1

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It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has not distinguished himself by his own performances Picture Quote #1

It is the duty of the saints, especially in times of straights, to reflect upon the performances of Providence for them in all the states and through all the stages of their lives Picture Quote #1

One of my favorite comedy performances of all time is Charles Grodin in ‘Midnight Run,’ and in a lot of things he’s done. I think he’s hilarious as the straight man, playing it real Picture Quote #1

Most of the performances I see on TV and in movies are so self-conscious and overacted. I would think a natural actress would be welcome Picture Quote #1

I want to be known for my performances and doing my craft well, not for funny stuff I post on Twitter or whatever Picture Quote #1

There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you’re invincible Picture Quote #1

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We should remember that it is quite as much a part of friendship to be delicate in its demands as to be ample in its performances Picture Quote #1

Lots of people I know have bootlegged tapes of performances and if they play it I will be transported back sometimes with happiness, sometimes with horror Picture Quote #1

I like fantasy. I like horror, science fiction because I can get avant-garde with those performances in those movies Picture Quote #1

The memoirs that have come out of Africa are sometimes startlingly beautiful, often urgent, and essentially life - affirming, but they are all performances of courage and honesty Picture Quote #1

The Parent Trap wouldn’t have been as special without the remarkable performances by Hayley Mills Picture Quote #1

Sam [Mendes] said he took advantage of the fact that Kate and I were so close for many years. He knew it was something he could harness in our performances, and we knew that too Picture Quote #1

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In my whole career, in fact, I can remember only two first nights when a show was at its peak on the first night. And I just wish we could devise a system where critics came not on a single evening but were given a choice of performances to attend (Performances Quotes) I would be terribly disappointed if anything would get in the way of my being cast in something, or if performances were canceled. It was a fix that I obviously needed (Performances Quotes) Well, no. I believe that it’s not at all impossible that some of the performances that I’ve heard so far by some pianists may be superior to my own playing because those are two totally different acts altogether (Performances Quotes) Quite a few operas are still being commissioned around the world, although nothing apart from audience popularity can ensure more than a few performances (Performances Quotes) I don’t know why people are so surprised by my live performances. My approach is so simple; every song I sing, every story I tell, every move I make, must move the audience to laughter, tears or inspiration. Otherwise, why should I do it? (Performances Quotes) I don’t see how they can with most of my pieces, but I think it’s unfortunate that they can through familiarity with flashy performances of a great deal of other music (Performances Quotes) They improve greatly, and sometimes I go and see the performances they do and I am consciously aware that there isn’t enough work for the good dancers (Performances Quotes) I’d gone through periods where I didn’t work live performances for probably seven or eight months at a time (Performances Quotes) The record company started as an adjunct to that, to give young composers their first recorded performances; to give young musicians their first debut on a recording. These are all things that big record companies would never touch because there is no money in it! (Performances Quotes) The composers could no longer direct all performances in person, and so the responsibility of interpreting their works in the spirit in which they had been conceived was placed upon conductors (Performances Quotes) Black music has become a commercial commodity. Live performances are not so accessible as they were previously. It use to be possible to go to the bar on the corner and hear music. It was available for a fifteen cent beer (Performances Quotes) Two, I actually learned a lot of things that served me very well when it came to repeating performances on stage, because it is a craft and you do need a technique for it (Performances Quotes) However, yes, especially as one gets older, you know, you really hope that your music will become more generally available, even though some of the performances might be riddled with faults (Performances Quotes) You really, really, really have to love what you are going to do in theatre because it is an unmerciful life. It’s six days a week. It’s eight performances a week. and that’s doing the exact same thing over and over and over again (Performances Quotes) I’m not comfortable singing in front of people yet. That’s going to take another 100 performances (Performances Quotes) Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world’s greatest athletes, as the phenomenal performances of these outstanding characters will obviously show (Performances Quotes) It is not always a matter of wild ovations and legendary performances. Sometimes you are just happy to get through an opera without trouble (Performances Quotes) What I want is that I can match my performances during training so I can be satisfied with myself (Performances Quotes) It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has not distinguished himself by his own performances (Performances Quotes) It is the duty of the saints, especially in times of straights, to reflect upon the performances of Providence for them in all the states and through all the stages of their lives (Performances Quotes) One of my favorite comedy performances of all time is Charles Grodin in ‘Midnight Run,’ and in a lot of things he’s done. I think he’s hilarious as the straight man, playing it real (Performances Quotes) Most of the performances I see on TV and in movies are so self-conscious and overacted. I would think a natural actress would be welcome (Performances Quotes) I want to be known for my performances and doing my craft well, not for funny stuff I post on Twitter or whatever (Performances Quotes) There are two or three performances in your life that are absolutely on, where all the planets are lined up for you and you feel you’re invincible (Performances Quotes) We should remember that it is quite as much a part of friendship to be delicate in its demands as to be ample in its performances (Performances Quotes) Lots of people I know have bootlegged tapes of performances and if they play it I will be transported back sometimes with happiness, sometimes with horror (Performances Quotes) I like fantasy. I like horror, science fiction because I can get avant-garde with those performances in those movies (Performances Quotes) The memoirs that have come out of Africa are sometimes startlingly beautiful, often urgent, and essentially life - affirming, but they are all performances of courage and honesty (Performances Quotes) The Parent Trap wouldn’t have been as special without the remarkable performances by Hayley Mills (Performances Quotes) Sam [Mendes] said he took advantage of the fact that Kate and I were so close for many years. He knew it was something he could harness in our performances, and we knew that too (Performances Quotes)

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