Oh Amergin, at least when you're reading you don't have to remember the words, unlike those of us who sing or recite from memory.

Your post has reminded me of a workshop I attended at Chippenham folk festival, presented by the recently deceased (and much missed) Sarah Morgan, about dealing with stagefright.

We're all frightened before (and mostly during) our performances. It helps to take deep breaths beforehand. Think of the swan swimming across the lake (and never mind the legs paddling underneath).

Kitty