You couldn't be performing if it weren't for the audience. I appreciate them being there. So why not applaud them? They took time out of their schedule to show up and sit in the concert hall and be part of the experience.
Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry.
It's very flattering when you look into the crowd and people have made an effort and dressed in your style.
That which distinguishes this day from all others is that both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges.
When the Pledge of Allegiance, the songs of this country, anything is played - we should be standing up. Hand over our hearts. Saluting, if you're in the military... That's the way I feel about it. And, that's what I think everybody should do including all the NFL players.
Avishai my brother always says to the audience, 'If you weren't here, it would just be a rehearsal.' So it's important to me to acknowledge and engage them. I know that they are there for me, and I'm humbled by that.
Folks, wear flags on your lapels. Put them on your hats. Get the expensive sticker put on the side of the camper, on the side of your Cadillac Eldorado.
Reacting to the Supreme Court's flag-burning decision, Texas v. Johnson:
In the event of the death of a current or former President, like the recent death of President Ronald Reagan, the flag should be flown at half-staff for thirty days from the day of the death.
What does it mean when people applaud? Should I give 'em money? Say thank you? Lift my dress? The lack of applause - that I can respond to.