I don't like abrasion while I'm working. I don't thrive on chaos. I enjoy what I'm doing, and it seems to work better when I am enjoying it.

We've got to find a way to protect the process of making musical theater.

I always had a good time in theatre, even when shows don't turn out as well as I'd like.

Artistic self-indulgence is the mark of an amateur. The temptation to make scenes, to appear late, to call in sick, not to meet deadlines, not to be organized, is at heart a sign of your own insecurity and at worst the sign of an amateur.

Nothing is staged exactly as it was, because I can't remember - and I consider that an advantage.

It's a terrible shame if you're born the brightest guy in your class. If you're not, then you have to hustle-and that's good.

I like to do everything you can possibly do before you go into rehearsal, because once we are in rehearsal or on the stage there will be a problem I didn’t anticipate. It’s really good to think we got it all nailed - of course you’ve never got it all nailed.