I've always had a love for horses since I was really young. When I was 5 years old, the only thing that made me happy was when they'd take me out and give me pony rides.

I had a lot of very religious influences - Christian religious.

I've been able to go on and have a successful career on Broadway and certainly the last five years in Las Vegas have been amazing.

I would be devastated if my son could not have music as part of his curriculum in school. It should not be a choice between culture and technical training - well-rounded students and graduates will make appropriate choices for their careers, but they must also be trained to make appropriate social choices.

My life has flourished in so many ways both personally and professionally that I can't ask for a better life.

I'm never going to retire and say, 'This is it. This is my last show.' I will not go on tour - I promised my wife and son no more than two weeks on the road.

I have an audience that goes from kids to seventy year olds.