My parents have not insisted that we go to college, but she wanted us to learn. Teacher, librarian, secretary, nurse. All my siblings were employed. But I wanted to be the boss, an independent contractor.

All these children [who did not have music and art classes at school] go out into the world without knowing that there is anything other than what they have. Of course, children do look at TV, but what does it give them?

Just because people don't meet you doesn't mean they're not out there breaking their asses trying to get around.

Self-esteem is something you have to earn! The only way to achieve self-esteem is to work hard. People have an obligation to live up to their potential.

I'm working my way toward divinity.

My mother would only let us go to the musicals.

I'd make a wonderful Lady Macbeth. I'll wear a pair of platform shoes or something.