The more comfortable I got onstage, the more comfortable I got expressing myself in a physical manner. And it almost shocked people - 'Oh, is there something happening?'
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In a strange way, I'm way more comfortable onstage than anywhere else.
I've got to be comfortable when I'm on stage.
I get embarrassed a lot of times getting attention, but I like being onstage. Do you know what I mean? If I'm in a crowd of people and they're all looking at me, I will feel embarrassed. It's a strange dichotomy.
When I'm on stage, my interaction with the audience is something that really makes me come alive. It's a feeling like no other. The energy of the crowd fuels something new inside.
If I walk out onstage and I get a warm, excited response, it makes me feel so confident and happy, and then it's so easy for me up there.
Also, as I've gotten older and more mature, I've become much more comfortable in my own skin. After 25 years of doing stand-up, that's reflected onstage.
But even so, I still get nervous before I go onstage.
I think the more you do this and the more comfortable you become on stage, you start speaking more and becoming more of a character in yourself.
The first time onstage, a light went on. 'OK, this is my thing. I'm comfortable here. This is my thing.'
I used to be more involved with every aspect of everything onstage. I'm way more relaxed now. It feels like anything can happen.