Do you get the shakes and quakes, the upset stomach, the spinning mental state where your thoughts run wild with visions of you crashing and burning during an audition or performance? If so, you are not alone. Surveys show that the fear of public speaking is the number one fear people have in the entire world. Overcoming my own fears, nerves and scary emotions were one reason I have been able to help so many comedians, dancers, musicians, athletes, business people, speakers and other performers handle their stage fright issues. This article lists five strategies to help you conquer your actor's nerves. 773 words.