stage fright
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In those interviews, he talked about battling stage fright, and the difficulties of balancing touring commitments with family life.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The rapper and singer will.i.am has played hundreds of shows and sold millions of records, but his latest debut—as a professor of a college class about artificial intelligence—gave him stage fright.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Robbie has spoken openly about suffering from stage fright in the past, experiencing terror before walking on stage.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
What used to fuel her stage fright, she says, was her belief that there was a right way and a wrong way to perform.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
He did show nervousness before a game, as certain great actors show stage fright before a demanding performance, but this state of anxiety shouldn’t be confused with fear.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
