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Microphone Quotes

Quotes on stage nerves, voice and holding the mic

Not every performer loves the spotlight, and these microphone quotes admit it openly, with one comedian confessing a real dislike for being onstage with a mic in hand at all.

I hate being up onstage with a microphone.

Quotes by Virgil Abloh

O'Reilly continues to hide behind his microphone.

Quotes by Robert Greenwald

I trust no one - that microphone, that book.

Quotes by Pablo Sandoval

I have a microphone on one ankle and an ankle bracelet on the other, so I'm well balanced today.

Quotes by Martha Stewart

Behind Quotes

A good microphone is an essential thing for a singer.

Quotes by Leo Sayer

When people heckle me, I have the microphone. And the press has the microphone.

Quotes by Joy Behar

When people sit in front of a microphone, they feel empowered.

Quotes by Ed Schultz

I enjoy any chance to get in front of a microphone in a role. I'll do it.

Quotes by Cillian Murphy

I don't write for an auditorium full of people. I don't write for the microphone; I write for the page.

Quotes by Billy Collins

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all performers enjoy holding a microphone?
No, one quote openly admits to disliking being onstage with a microphone in hand.
How do the quotes describe dealing with hecklers?
One quote notes that when hecklers speak up, the performer still holds the microphone, just as the press does.
Is there a lighthearted quote comparing a microphone to something else?
Yes, one quote humorously mentions strapping a mic to one leg while an ankle monitor sits on the other, joking about staying perfectly balanced.
What do the quotes say a microphone means for singers?
One quote states plainly that a good microphone is essential equipment for any singer.
Is there more content about the challenges of performing live?
Yes, our being quotes collection covers related reflections on stage presence and discomfort in the spotlight.

Others turn the microphone into a wry punchline about balance and control, comparing it to an ankle bracelet, while a singer simply notes that a good microphone is essential gear, plain and unglamorous.