People have become so literal because they're used to reality-based television.

I am creative in my living space - the designer in me helps that out.

I've had male executives say that my lead character was unlikable because she slept with a lot of guys.

I don't want to sound like a heroic woman or to seem full of myself, but I do have a core of trust that I'll figure things out and find my way. And if whatever I try is not a good experience, even that is a good experience. If something turns out lousy, it's interesting.

I think that both musicals and opera have a capacity to get to an inner emotional landscape.

That's my policy - to be positive, to just hope that something will happen. If you start with all your fears, your receptivity is for the negative.

There is incredible power in the arts to inspire and influence.