I call the language of political figures, pundits and administrators "the haute couture of language."

I am lucky: I have fantastic doctors and a fantastic dentist.

Racism has been for everyone like a horrible, tragic car crash, and we've all been heavily sedated from it. If we don't come into consciousness of this tragedy, there's going to be a violent awakening we don't want. The question is, can we wake up?

Listening is not just hearing what someone tells you word for word. You have to listen with a heart. I don't want that to sound touchy-feely; it is not. It is very hard work.

People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to death have a lot to say - and they want you to hear it.

Discipline — both mental and physical — is crucial.

I see myself as not a typical theater person, but a person who uses the theater as a place to meet people and explore ideas.