I lost a very dear friend who lived with AIDS for about 17 years. Rejecting early treatments that were iffy, he thought he saved himself. I really miss him a lot.

The first Broadway show I ever heard was the recording of 'Carousel', and it was a very vivid experience.

Singing lessons are like body building for your larynx.

No One Is Alone by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person.

It was one of the most exciting, perfect evenings of my life, my solo debut at Carnegie Hall. And knowing we were all there to raise money for Gay Men's Health Crisis made the evening an extraordinary experience.

I think my manager of 30-some odd years now, Tom Hammond. He's as fine a person as you could ever meet. And he's had great theatrical taste and has influenced me that way.

I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.