Remember, America: organization will set you free.

A meringue is really nothing but a foam. And what is a foam after all, but a big collection of bubbles? And what's a bubble? It's basically a very flimsy little latticework of proteins draped with water. We add sugar to this structure, which strengthens it. But things can, and do, go wrong.

All that [replacing of fat] does is lead to dissatisfaction and I think that dissatisfaction results in overeating.

I feel like being on Broadway will convince my mother that my theater degree was worth it.

I looked for a very long time, knowing that it had to happen, but it took me a long time to find someone with the same background and whatnot and I finally found him

Well, you know, when you go into a restaurant, one of the scariest things is the wine list, so whenever I'm really feeling intimidated, I'll just pick a wine type, like a Chianti or Brunello or a Burgundy, and I'll pick a year that's missing and ask for that one.

I'm grateful my teenaged daughter is healthy and well and for the work I do to make a living.