Examples of stage fright

• He decided at an early age that he wanted to be an actor, but nevertheless suffered from stage fright in his first school productions.

• She took her first drink at 14 and began using it as a crutch before performances to vanquish her stage fright and insecurities.

• She is nervous at first, but she eventually overcomes her stage fright as she performs the scarf trick.

• Scott herself has admitted to stage fright, explaining her absence during premieres of her films.

• Walker suffered from stage fright and was reluctant to perform before an audience, preferring studio recording.

• Bentivolio said he took up acting in movies to get rid of his stage fright in front of cameras.

• Monette fought a lifelong battle with stage fright, and gradually refocused his energies from acting to directing.

• Nina, nervously preparing for her entrance, suffers stage fright.