Andrew's First Act Quotes

“I decided a long time ago that I didn’t want to go into comedy to make money. I just want to perform on that stage. If I do make money, then... great! But if I don’t, that’s okay.
I’m satisfied living out this calling any way I can.”
― Sunshine Rodgers, Andrew's First Act

“A small thought crosses my mind… Why am I putting myself through this again?

But I shove that thought away! In fact, I completely turn off my inner critic.

Tonight is my night and there is no room for self-doubt! I can’t allow fame to affect me. I won’t let the spotlight burn me. I just need to go out there and stay in the zone of my passion.”
― Sunshine Rodgers, Andrew's First Act

“I thought about my very first paying gig at Earnest Way and how nervous I was then and how I’m still afraid now...but for so many different reasons.

I think in the beginning, I was afraid of failing.

Now, I’m scared of the critics being right about me...

I realize then... I need to stop running, quit being afraid and just surrender to my passion.”
― Sunshine Rodgers, Andrew's First Act

“Who said you weren’t funny? Oh! Let me guess.” Tad sits up a little on his side of the booth. “A few hecklers in the audience. A couple of bad reviews in the paper. Some fellow comedians trying to put you down. Let me tell you what to do with the critics. YOU IGNORE THEM!”
― Sunshine Rodgers, Andrew's First Act