I was so scared of going back to the theatre after Hamlet. I didn't know if I'd do a play again because I was afraid of the power of it.

Usually, there's a story I've told that leads up to why I'm singing the song. The whole concept of the show was about being authentic and connecting with these songs. The best way to do that was in a room with an audience and for people to listen to that.

My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.

He ... knew, in that instant, that his life would not be an easy one-he was different, he looked different, he thought differently.

I think American actors are much more intimidated by Shakespeare.

It's about how you exist as a person in the world, and the idea that your work is more important than you as a person is a horrible, horrible message. I always think about a little gay boy in Wisconsin or a little lesbian in Arkansas seeing someone like me, and if I cannot be open in my life, how on earth can they?

I think people deny themselves by putting themselves into categories.