“ If the audience knew what they wanted then they wouldn't be the audience, they would be the artist. Alan Moore Writer
“ I'm always shy in front of an audience, so I'm always at the back, in the shadows, just doing it. I don't like the front, the adulation. Bill Wyman Musician
“ You never know what an audience is going to think about something. The ones that the audience doesn't get, I tend to let them go. I don't like to dwell on them too much. Billy Bob Thornton Actor
“ 25, 30 years ago, that meant something, they were making some money. And they were doing all sorts of comedy, screaming at the audience, basically crowd control. And then there was the whole urban comedy scene. Bob Saget Comedian
“ Miles Davis turned his back to the audience when he came out on stage, and he offended people. But, he wasn't there to entertain; he was all about the music. I kind of do that. Bobby Mcferrin Vocalist
“ I'm not sure I'll ever be famous by anyone's definition. I can only hope to be allowed by the audience to continue my life's work. Brandi Carlile Singer-Songwriter