I never let my politics supersede my manners.

Glee is more then just a show now. It's become a wonderful culture celebrating the underdog and glorifying individuality.

I'm in a real minority as far as having really supportive parents in regards to the arts. They never batted an eye as far as not letting me do that stuff. That's invaluable. I can't believe how unabashedly supportive they were about everything, between music and acting.

My biggest fear? My biggest fear would be turning into an inanimate object.

I don't shave when I'm not working.

As a composer and as a musician I'm a true believer - and this is not to be overly diplomatic - I'm a believer that there's artistry in everything from a lawn gnome to a desk chair to a symphony to an Andy Warhol painting. There's art in absolutely everything.

I'm ambitious in the sense that I raise the bar high for myself.