Amanda Gorman Quote - I try to approach reading in front of millions of people as I would reading in somebody’s living room.

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I try to approach reading in front of millions of people as I would reading in somebody’s living room.

"I try to approach reading in front of millions of people as I would reading in somebody’s living room."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Calm
Tags: Calm Myself People Performance Reading

Meaning of this quote

Imagining an intimate audience can reduce the pressure of public performance.

Key takeaway: Address a large audience as individual listeners.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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