In my career, there have been three things that were challenging: playing gay; playing a Jewish woman; and playing Anton Chekhov. The scariest part was playing Chekhov!

The challenge of film is making it right there at that moment, and then you get to move on.

You'd look out and there'd be little babies watching the show, and boys and girls. They loved the cowboys, and they loved Annie. There were young people seeing the show for the first time. I stayed for two years because I enjoyed it so much.

It was like being high when you reach those high notes.

I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it.

Singing lessons are like body building for your larynx.

Getting plenty of sleep is always great. It really is. I have a girlfriend who's sending me a slant board.