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Heightened tension to a degree which becomes disturbing tends to disappear with repeated performances. For almost every public performer actor, teacher, or public speaker, a first |
| performance is likely to be something of an ordeal. Repeated performances reduce the severity of the ordeal. In time, little more than mild excitement may be felt. The public speaker who has really experienced stage fright should follow the practice of the aviator who has crashed his plane. The aviator who wants to continue flying goes up again just as soon as he can. The public speaker who wants to continue speaking should find |
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another occasion to perform just as soon as he can. Obviously, there is much less real danger repeated performance for the public speaker than there is for the aviator.
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