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Gig Quotes By George Duke: At the end of '69 I did a

At the end of '69 I did a gig with Jean Luc Ponty here in L.A. He was an electric violinist. — George Duke

Gig Quotes By Johnny Thunders: A lot of people don't think they can

A lot of people don't think they can count on me, but I've never missed a gig in my life. — Johnny Thunders

Gig Quotes By Rick Wakeman: I joined Yes in July 1971. I had

I joined Yes in July 1971. I had heard Yes live, as Strawbs had supported them at a gig in Hull. I thought they were amazing - incredibly different. — Rick Wakeman

Gig Quotes By Bill Bailey: Live comedy's a very reckless, foolhardy profession. You're

Live comedy's a very reckless, foolhardy profession. You're only as good as your last gig so earnings fluctuate. — Bill Bailey

Gig Quotes By Stevie Jackson: There's a big difference between doing the odd

There's a big difference between doing the odd gig and actually having a record out and your name being on the ticket. — Stevie Jackson

Gig Quotes By Seth Rogen: When I was a little kid, I used

When I was a little kid, I used to say, "I would rather host the Oscars than win an Oscar." To me, that seemed like the more appealing, fun gig. — Seth Rogen

Gig Quotes By Kurt Vile: I was used to hanging out late after

I was used to hanging out late after playing a gig - you mix adrenaline with alcohol and you can stay up all night. — Kurt Vile

Gig Quotes By Irvine Welsh: Any cunt withoot the virus could git run

Any cunt withoot the virus could git run ower the morn. That's the wey ye huv tae look at it. Cannae jist cancel the gig. The show must go oan. — Irvine Welsh

Gig Quotes By Maria Thayer: Even to play a dead body; that'd be

Even to play a dead body; that'd be an easy gig. — Maria Thayer

Gig Quotes By Kay Panabaker: I've always loved working on series. The crew

I've always loved working on series. The crew feels like a family and it's nice to have a regular gig that you can count on. — Kay Panabaker

Gig Quotes By Flea: As a musician I'm about expressing what's inside,

As a musician I'm about expressing what's inside, and I think everyone has a song in them that they need to get out, whatever their gig is. — Flea

Gig Quotes By Tracy Morgan: For my first gig, I got $75. I

For my first gig, I got $75. I could make money being funny, so I pursued it as a career and have turned it into a lucrative business. — Tracy Morgan

Gig Quotes By John Mahoney: 'Frasier' was a classy gig. I didn't for

'Frasier' was a classy gig. I didn't for one minute think it was less prestigious or artistic than doing a play. — John Mahoney

Gig Quotes By Bernard Fanning: I saw my first gig here actually (Festival

I saw my first gig here actually (Festival Hall in Brisbane) Duran Duran. — Bernard Fanning

Gig Quotes By Buddy Guy: I've never missed a gig yet. Music makes

I've never missed a gig yet. Music makes people happy, and that's why I go on doing it - I like to see everybody smile. — Buddy Guy

Gig Quotes By Ed Harris: For The Truman Show, I worked for a

For The Truman Show, I worked for a few weeks, do my gig, then I was done. — Ed Harris

Gig Quotes By Jarod Kintz: I'd rather have a career that utilizes my

I'd rather have a career that utilizes my creativity, but torturing people all day long is not a bad gig. At least not for me. — Jarod Kintz

Gig Quotes By Alvin Lee: We also did something called the Texas Peace

We also did something called the Texas Peace Festival, which was actually a better gig both musically, and in the way it was organised. — Alvin Lee

Gig Quotes By Santiago Durango: Our very first gig in Melbourne was a

Our very first gig in Melbourne was a confrontation. — Santiago Durango

Gig Quotes By David Spade: When I started I'd fly across the country

When I started I'd fly across the country to do a gig for a hundred bucks. — David Spade

Gig Quotes By Robert Downey Jr.: I really don't want to thank my wife

I really don't want to thank my wife because I could be bussing tables at the Daily Grill right now if not for her. Jesus, what a gig that'd be. — Robert Downey Jr.

Gig Quotes By Ron Wood: With every gig we have to prove ourselves

With every gig we have to prove ourselves better than the night before. — Ron Wood

Gig Quotes By Douglas Brinkley: For Dylan, it seems, life is always the

For Dylan, it seems, life is always the next gig. Changing pace and location are essential to his survival as an artist. — Douglas Brinkley

Gig Quotes By Ed Sheeran: I've never really been a confident person, except

I've never really been a confident person, except from a musical standpoint. I had to push myself early on, but it got easier with each gig. — Ed Sheeran

Gig Quotes By Paul Weller: It's always good to play New York. The

It's always good to play New York. The Apollo is a great gig. I loved that. — Paul Weller

Gig Quotes By Yngwie Malmsteen: I wasn't very big on going to school.

I wasn't very big on going to school. I tried to get a gig as a luthier. — Yngwie Malmsteen

Gig Quotes By Adam Sandler: When I was younger and did a stand-up

When I was younger and did a stand-up gig, it would take me two weeks to recover. Sometimes I'd get so panicked that I would stutter. — Adam Sandler

Gig Quotes By Eddie Izzard: My stand-up is quite good now, people say.

My stand-up is quite good now, people say. It's just like a big conversation each time. Every gig is a rehearsal. — Eddie Izzard

Gig Quotes By Chris Hemsworth: I entered the work force cleaning breast pumps

I entered the work force cleaning breast pumps at a pharmacy! It was a part-time gig while I was at school ... no interview required. — Chris Hemsworth

Gig Quotes By Robert Plant: It's a two-dimensional gig being a singer, and

It's a two-dimensional gig being a singer, and you can get lost in your own tedium and repetition. — Robert Plant

Gig Quotes By Clint Howard: Acting is a great gig. It pays well,

Acting is a great gig. It pays well, I get to meet some nice people, and it allows me to play a lot of golf. I'm a real lucky guy. — Clint Howard

Gig Quotes By James Bay: I'm going to take each day and each

I'm going to take each day and each thing and each gig as it comes at me. — James Bay

Gig Quotes By Zoe McLellan: First acting gig was playing a victim in

First acting gig was playing a victim in 'America's Most Wanted.' The night the show aired, they caught the killer! — Zoe McLellan

Gig Quotes By Arthur Smith: It's worth turning up to an awards gig

It's worth turning up to an awards gig if you know you've won one but, since you never do know, it's not worth it. — Arthur Smith

Gig Quotes By Usher: I met BSB at a benefit gig we

I met BSB at a benefit gig we were both doing, and they are really humble, nice guys - and very hard working — Usher

Gig Quotes By Dave Chappelle: Stand-up is the kind of gig that'll show

Stand-up is the kind of gig that'll show you where you're at. — Dave Chappelle

Gig Quotes By Wentworth Miller: My first gig in the business was a

My first gig in the business was a guest star on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' so I'm neck deep in sci-fi. It's been a very good genre to me. — Wentworth Miller

Gig Quotes By Nicki Minaj: Nothing is worse than going home and having

Nothing is worse than going home and having not played a gig. — Nicki Minaj

Gig Quotes By Jen Kirkman: I'd love to be a hit in Germany.

I'd love to be a hit in Germany. I'm working on trying to get a gig as David Hasselhoff's opening act. — Jen Kirkman

Gig Quotes By Criss Angel: I love the press; I even like the

I love the press; I even like the people that don't like me. If it wasn't for those people, no one would know who I was and I wouldn't have a gig. — Criss Angel

Gig Quotes By Terrence J: My very first acting gig was in a

My very first acting gig was in a movie for Russ Parr. He did this movie called 'Love for Sale,' and that was my first role in any film. — Terrence J

Gig Quotes By Michael J. Fox: The 'Rescue Me' gig was a unique opportunity

The 'Rescue Me' gig was a unique opportunity to play a character - a misanthropic, angry guy - who was so contrary to how people think of me. — Michael J. Fox

Gig Quotes By Ben Schwartz: The anxiety of not knowing what my next

The anxiety of not knowing what my next gig is keeps me hungry. — Ben Schwartz

Gig Quotes By Bernie Marsden: I had been playing with my local band,

I had been playing with my local band, Skinny Cat. I had been to quite a few auditions before UFO, managed to get the gig and then not want to do it! — Bernie Marsden

Gig Quotes By Sharon Jones: Every time I do a gig, my goal

Every time I do a gig, my goal is getting new fans. — Sharon Jones

I used to get nervous about three weeks before a gig ... now I've managed to condense it down to a manageable ten minutes. — Jo Brand

Gig Quotes By Ashly Burch: I feel like I'm always being challenged by

I feel like I'm always being challenged by my voice acting roles, for multiple different reasons. I still get nervous every time I book a gig. — Ashly Burch

Gig Quotes By George Ezra: Obviously I still gig on my own, but

Obviously I still gig on my own, but I've always heard my music with a band. — George Ezra

Gig Quotes By Chris Bailey: For a time that you couldn't get a

For a time that you couldn't get a gig if you didn't look a certain way. — Chris Bailey

Gig Quotes By Initially NO: Press button woman was there for himFor whatever

Press button woman was there for him
For whatever he was wanting.
No demand was too big
Press button woman knew her gig. — Initially NO

Gig Quotes By Max Tundra: Usually I'm only using my instruments when I'm

Usually I'm only using my instruments when I'm recording or playing a gig. — Max Tundra

Gig Quotes By Joanna Wylde: Yeah, this good-guy bullshit wasn't his gig at

Yeah, this good-guy bullshit wasn't his gig at all. — Joanna Wylde

Gig Quotes By Robert Moog: The mini-Moog was conceived originally as a session

The mini-Moog was conceived originally as a session musician's axe, something a guy could carry to the studio, do a gig and walk out. — Robert Moog

Gig Quotes By Lenny Bruce: TV is just advertising for your live gig,

TV is just advertising for your live gig, so I'm playing whichever show is gonna get me the biggest crowd. — Lenny Bruce

Gig Quotes By Gina Bellman: Some people think it's an easy gig working

Some people think it's an easy gig working as an extra, but you often have to stay very concentrated for long stretches in challenging conditions. — Gina Bellman

Gig Quotes By Cheech Marin: Our first gig was a battle of the

Our first gig was a battle of the bands. We did 45 minutes of comedy and never played a note - and we won! — Cheech Marin

Gig Quotes By Brian Harvey: The last reunion was a bit of a

The last reunion was a bit of a rushed job, we had to do a gig and documentary. — Brian Harvey

Gig Quotes By Bill Engvall: I haven't been really nervous about a gig

I haven't been really nervous about a gig in a long time. — Bill Engvall

Gig Quotes By Imelda May: I don't tend to set out on huge

I don't tend to set out on huge world domination goals or have anything in mind. I just like to play. I like to gig a lot; I like to write music. — Imelda May

Gig Quotes By Ringo Starr: I'm nervous ahead of every gig. I feel

I'm nervous ahead of every gig. I feel like running away three seconds before I'm due on stage. But I'm all right as soon as I get the mic in my hand. — Ringo Starr

Gig Quotes By Nigel Kennedy: I hate complacency. I play every gig as

I hate complacency. I play every gig as if it could be my last, then I enjoy it more than ever. — Nigel Kennedy

Gig Quotes By Rick Astley: I come away from a gig thinking, 'Yeah,

I come away from a gig thinking, 'Yeah, I'm worth something.' I can still do it and entertain people, and that's worth it. — Rick Astley

Gig Quotes By Jay McShann: It was my first time in Kansas City.

It was my first time in Kansas City. In about two or three days I had a gig at a place called The Monroe Inn. — Jay McShann

Gig Quotes By John Lydon: I nearly die of fear before I go

I nearly die of fear before I go on stage. Something wicked. I can't eat a thing the day before a gig. — John Lydon

Gig Quotes By Rick Riordan: But like I told you guys years ago:

But like I told you guys years ago: this demigod gig is dangerous. Don't say I didn't warn you. — Rick Riordan

Gig Quotes By Tanjlisa Marie: World domination is just my side gig.

World domination is just my side gig. — Tanjlisa Marie

Gig Quotes By Geena Davis: The most common occupation for women in G

The most common occupation for women in G rated films is royalty - which is a great gig, if you can get it. — Geena Davis

Gig Quotes By Yann Tiersen: I can't imagine playing a boring gig. Like,

I can't imagine playing a boring gig. Like, a boring audience without reaction, I will play against them. — Yann Tiersen

Gig Quotes By Frances Ruffelle: It's fun! Just fun ... I don't think

It's fun! Just fun ... I don't think of it as a cabaret act per se, I call it more of a gig, if that makes any sense — Frances Ruffelle

Gig Quotes By Martin Freeman: 'The Hobbit's a big gig. It's a huge

'The Hobbit's a big gig. It's a huge circus that you become a part of. — Martin Freeman

Gig Quotes By Mel Gibson: Writing is a hard gig, and it's hard

Writing is a hard gig, and it's hard to convey a lot. That's why scripts tend to be a little bit overwritten. — Mel Gibson

Gig Quotes By Beck: Every band I knew or played with had

Every band I knew or played with had flyers and properly-recorded demos and contacts; I couldn't even get a gig. — Beck

Gig Quotes By Rea Lidde: How many exes do you have? You're like

How many exes do you have? You're like a fame-whore, female pop star gone wild after she left her sock puppets show for more mature gig. — Rea Lidde

Gig Quotes By Brian May: Each gig should be unique. You're always treading

Each gig should be unique. You're always treading that line between keeping yourself fresh and giving people something they want to hear. — Brian May

Gig Quotes By Sarah Silverman: If women could ejaculate, I would have exploded

If women could ejaculate, I would have exploded hot jizz all over my manager's face. Instead, I hugged him. (about getting the SNL gig as a writer) — Sarah Silverman

Gig Quotes By W.S. Gilbert: Oh, I am a cook and a captain

Oh, I am a cook and a captain bold,
And the mate of the Nancybrig,
And a bos'sun tight, and a midshipmite,
And the crew of the captain's gig! — W.S. Gilbert

Gig Quotes By Art Farmer: When I'm home, I practice four or five

When I'm home, I practice four or five hours a day ... I warm up for an hour before a gig. — Art Farmer

Gig Quotes By Bruce Willis: I mean, look, I wear makeup in films.

I mean, look, I wear makeup in films. I don't wear makeup in real life. It's just part of the gig, that's all. — Bruce Willis

Gig Quotes By Dexter Holland: You hear about bands who say, "We did

You hear about bands who say, "We did one show where only 20 people showed up", well that was our average gig for five years. — Dexter Holland

Gig Quotes By Chiwetel Ejiofor: I was always lucky that I've always had

I was always lucky that I've always had a gig, I'm fortunate in that way. — Chiwetel Ejiofor

Gig Quotes By Gavin DeGraw: I can do a gig without an instrument.

I can do a gig without an instrument. — Gavin DeGraw

Gig Quotes By Bo Bice: I was so happy and content with in

I was so happy and content with in life playing music. Music was always my first job and my day gig was my second job. — Bo Bice

Gig Quotes By Chris Jericho: As great as the fame and the money

As great as the fame and the money are, sometimes I wonder if working at a Taco Bell and being able to tuck your kids in at night isn't a better gig. — Chris Jericho

Gig Quotes By Aziz Ansari: Acting is a plum gig, and then animation

Acting is a plum gig, and then animation is an even more plum gig. — Aziz Ansari

Gig Quotes By Tom Hanks: If you have to have a job in

If you have to have a job in this world, a high-priced movie star is a pretty good gig. — Tom Hanks

Gig Quotes By Gig Young: My specialties are corpses, unconscious people and people

My specialties are corpses, unconscious people and people snoring in spectacular epics. — Gig Young

Gig Quotes By Natasha Bedingfield: I'm the diva from the future. The next

I'm the diva from the future. The next gig's on the moon. Catch me while you can. — Natasha Bedingfield

Gig Quotes By Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Santa knows Physics: Of all colors, Red Light

Santa knows Physics: Of all colors, Red Light penetrates fog best. That's why Benny the Blue-nosed reindeer never got the gig. — Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Gig Quotes By Eric Kripke: It's the gig. You're covered in blood until

It's the gig. You're covered in blood until you're covered in your own blood. — Eric Kripke

Gig Quotes By John Bonham: My nerves before a gig got worse; I

My nerves before a gig got worse; I had terrible bad nerves all the time. Once we started ... I was fine. — John Bonham

Gig Quotes By Jay R. Ferguson: My first gig was 'The Outsiders.' I was

My first gig was 'The Outsiders.' I was 14 there. And probably one of the more jading experiences in my whole life. — Jay R. Ferguson

Gig Quotes By Blake Shelton: Sitcoms, I always figured that would be an

Sitcoms, I always figured that would be an easy gig, but man, it is not. — Blake Shelton

Gig Quotes By Dhani Harrison: When my dad toured in '91, I think

When my dad toured in '91, I think my first gig properly was the Tokyo Dome, 50,000 people indoors. That was pretty scary. I was 12, or 13. — Dhani Harrison

Gig Quotes By Eleanor Clark: How smartly September comes in, like a racing

How smartly September comes in, like a racing gig, all style, no confusion. — Eleanor Clark

Gig Quotes By Bonnie Raitt: Finding great songs is the hard part of

Finding great songs is the hard part of my gig - it's not as hard as songwriting, that's much more daunting - but I love playing other people's music. — Bonnie Raitt

Gig Quotes By Kate Bush: People said I couldn't gig, and I proved

People said I couldn't gig, and I proved them wrong. — Kate Bush

Gig Quotes By Kevin McCarthy: Working at a restaurant is a tough gig.

Working at a restaurant is a tough gig. — Kevin McCarthy

Gig Quotes By Friedrich Nietzsche: Being human is a complicated gig. So give

Being human is a complicated gig. So give that ol' dark night of the soul a hug. Howl the eternal yes! — Friedrich Nietzsche

Gig Quotes By Julian May: What's your usual gig?""Physical fitness coach. I find

What's your usual gig?"

"Physical fitness coach. I find it rather humdrum. Your assignment will be a welcome break in the quotidian ennui. — Julian May

Gig Quotes By Kim Gordon: Joy Division was scheduled to play at Tier

Joy Division was scheduled to play at Tier 3, but Ian Curtis killed himself a week before the gig. — Kim Gordon