Readers Respond: Is Stage Fright a Problem When You Play Live?

Is your stomach flipping and flopping by the time the stage lights come on? How do you cope with stage fright you experience before your shows - or are you stage fright free? Share your stage fright experiences here.

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I once waited in the wings besides a lady who went on and on and on about how nervous she was. Me, I never get nervous because I am prepared. This time was an exception, after listening to her incessant whining and trying to no avail to sooth her it finally rubbed off on me.My advice is to get away from people like that, there's no helping them.

—Guest Eddie Rhoades