The "stage" is my home.

I have often said, "Give me a stage, and I'll entertain you." I probably meant give me an opening, and I'll talk, sing, dance, act like a monkey, etc. until you tell me to stop. No really, I am more at home on stage than anywhere. Anyway, here is the etymology of one of my favorite words, "stage".

"stage (n.) mid-13c., "story of a building, raised floor for exhibitions," from O.Fr. estage "a story or floor of a building, stage for performance," from V.L. *staticum "a place for standing," from L. statum, pp. of stare "to stand" (see stet). Meaning "platform for presentation of a play" is attested from late 14c.; generalized for "profession of an actor" from 1580s. Sense of "period of development or time in life" first recorded early 14c., probably from M.E. sense of "degree or step on the 'ladder' of virtue, 'wheel' of fortune, etc.," in parable illustrations and morality plays. Stage mother is from 1919. Stage-Door Johnny "young man who frequents stage doors seeking the company of actresses, chorus girls, etc." is attested from 1912. Stage-struck is from 1813; earlier stage-smitten (1680s). Stage whisper first attested 1865.