As the book writer for one big smash and one big smelly flop, I always wondered if anyone knows just what goes into making a great musical. When a show is a hit, the critics trip over themselves not knowing who to laud and applaud the loudest. It's that marvelous score, those urbane lyrics, that irreplaceable star. But only when a show is a flop, does anyone notice the book writer. And then it's always our fault.

Of course people are afraid. But honestly facing that fear, seeing it for what it is, is the only way of putting it to rest.

As soon as I started writing, other writers stopped wanting me acting in their shows - maybe they thought I was going to rewrite them.

There are easier things in life than being a drag queen. But I ain't got no choice. Try as I may, I just can't walk in flats.

It's through sheer will that I can sing.

There are times when I don't take roles because I don't want to be perceived a certain way.

A child's kiss is magic. Why else would they be so stingy with them?