One was never taught how to begin at drama school. But all it required was one intake of breath.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that even though drama school does not teach you how to start performing, all you need is to take a deep breath and begin. It suggests that starting can be the hardest part, but once you take that first step, the rest will follow naturally.
About Elaine Paige
Elaine Paige is an acclaimed English singer and actress known for her work in musical theatre. She has won numerous awards, including a Laurence Olivier Award, and has released multiple successful albums. Paige is considered the ‘First Lady of British Musical Theatre’ due to her talent and longevity in the industry.
More quotes from Elaine Paige
One was never taught how to begin at drama school. But all it required was one intake of breath.
English singer and actress, recording artist
Just because you are successful in one area does not necessarily mean you’re going to be successful in another.
English singer and actress, recording artist
Maybe the higher echelons of my range aren’t as easily accessible, but that’s OK; you change the key.
English singer and actress, recording artist
I remember Tim telling me that he had an idea for a musical and he said to me that he was hoping that ABBA would be writing the music, which I thought was a pretty wild idea because they were obviously known very much as pop writers.
English singer and actress, recording artist
I received the most fantastic welcome to the Broadway Theatre community. I walked on stage to tremendous applause and a long standing ovation, wondering when I was ever going to be able to say my first line!
English singer and actress, recording artist
I have been extremely pleased to support the Trust’s work in the Lupus Unit ever since. Personal experience also motivated me to become involved to help raise the awareness of the disease and hopefully thereby improve the speed of diagnosis.
English singer and actress, recording artist
I’ve never been very good at manipulating my career, but fortunately I haven’t needed to.
English singer and actress, recording artist
I will be singing primarily all the songs from the musicals that I have been in from over the years.
English singer and actress, recording artist