All I had was persistence. Turns out that's all you need.
Change is a sheep in wolf's clothing
Stage time, stage time, stage time.
To be the best, learn from the best
If your short-term goals are too high, you may give up too soon. If your long-term goals are too low, they may not give you enough enthusiasm to drive you over the bumps in the road along the way.
The audience wants you present, not perfect.