Stage Performance Insights

The speaker reflects on their extensive experience performing on stage, often under challenging personal circumstances. They discuss how this experience has led to a lack of need for traditional preparation, contrasting their approach with that of other actors who engage in extensive pre-show rituals. The speaker humorously suggests that their approach might be due to their vast experience or possibly because other actors are simply better.

What claim does the speaker make about their and Teller's experience in performing shows?

• They have performed more shows than anyone alive.

• They have performed the most shows in history.

• They have performed in the most countries.

• They have performed the longest shows.

What significant life event did the speaker mention performing on stage during?

• Their graduation

• Their first job interview

• The birth of their child

• Their wedding day

How does the speaker describe their dedication to performing?

• They only perform when they feel like it.

• They perform regardless of personal circumstances.

• They perform only on weekends.

• They perform only during holidays.

What does the speaker suggest about preparation after many performances?

• It becomes unnecessary.

• It becomes more detailed.

• It becomes more stressful.

• It becomes more enjoyable.

What is the speaker's view on the need for preparation after extensive experience?

• Preparation is more time-consuming.

• Preparation is crucial.

• Preparation is less needed.

• Preparation is more challenging.

How do the speaker and Teller prepare for their shows compared to other actors?

• They have minimal preparation.

• They prepare extensively.

• They meditate for hours.

• They rehearse with a coach.

What activity do other actors engage in before a show, according to the speaker?

• Meditating and vocal exercises

• Reading books

• Playing video games

• Practicing dance moves

What does the speaker imply about the other actors' preparation methods?

• They are less thorough.

• They are more thorough.

• They are more experienced.

• They are less experienced.

What reason does the speaker give for their lack of preparation?

• They are more talented.

• They have done more shows.

• They are more interested.

• They are less interested.

What does the speaker suggest about the other actors' skills?

• They are less skilled.

• They are more skilled.

• They are equally skilled.

• They are not skilled.