Kristin Chenoweth Quotes

Calling all dance music producers! I'm available.

I'm trying to learn, as I'm in my 40s, to embrace what I've been able to achieve and be proud of it. And I know there's roles that I will want to play before I die but, you know, I'm still just taking one day at a time.

I started cutting my teeth on "Someone To Watch Over Me" [George Gershvin] in the college. I've sung that one for a while. There's something so simple and sweet about that lyric.

A professionally trained actress should be a better liar, wouldn't you think? But no. I am pathetically underachieved in that area. I can think of a great lie. I'm plenty imaginative. But before the words are even out of my mouth, there's a weird tickle of unease in my armpits, a horsefly of guilt lands on the back of my neck, and before I can stop myself, that gassy little bubble of truth belches out.

Some relationships aren't meant to be Great Love; they're meant to be like a hot fudge sundae--enjoyable but not something you can acually live on.

Make no mistake, I am a Christian and I believe in God and I don't believe he makes mistakes, so I believe that being gay is not a sin and in fact it's how you're made.

As far as what made it on there [The Art of Elegance record], it was tough. It's probably one or two songs too long, but I just couldn't (cut any more). That's what I ended up with. I'm really proud of it.

The thing is, I would need the right producer [for dance-music album ], right? "Calling all dance music producers! I'm available.

I love eating at Sonic with my family in Oklahoma. And no, I'm not kidding.

I love London because of the history. The times I've been there have been some of the best memories in my life. Singing there, seeing great theater - and the people like a Southern accent.

Chicago - it's a mini-New York.

I would love to make an album full of ballads. For a listener, I want to have variety on there.

I'm constantly changing up my show. It's never the same.

I get joy, and actually, a high... by putting a quarter in a meter.

As much as you can eat healthy, it's also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing.

You will have the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, just remember to always handle yourself with grace and dignity.

I think, for me, I have to remember that I'm telling a story in some way.

I think it's important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance.

Lots of these songs I hadn't performed, but I've always wanted to. These are songs that I wanted to get in my wheelhouse. I sang them over and over and over and over again. Of course, I've fallen in love with them all.

I am a creature of the sun. I don't ever mind being in the heat.

Michelle [ Pfeiffer] was perfect as Miss Baltimore Crabs.

Broadway is such a diverse community. Everybody knows how I believe, and everyone believes, and it's not a big deal. But in Hollywood, if you talk about politics - especially if you're a Republican - or spirituality, it's just not something people want to hear about.

I was a spiritual kid.

I enjoy going to Palm Springs when I'm living in Los Angeles.

I just want to say, that if Jesus were alive, what would he be doing? Well, he would probably be accepting and loving people how they're made. And I always say this and it's really the truth. If being 4'11 was a sin, what would I do? Well, I could wear heels and I could add a wig.

It's good to learn early that every show is a family - -complete with dysfunctional relationships, tough love, and plenty of occasion for forgiveness.

You go in and record and sing them some and you go back in and rerecord and sing them some more. That's kind of how I did this album [The Art of Elegance].

There's a big difference to me in making fun of something and having fun with something.

I think... you know, collaboration, in general - no matter movies, television or Broadway - is offering of what you can bring to the table and also fighting what you think the important battles are. Not everything is going to make it in there. Not everything is going to work. You have to collaborate. And you have to be a good listener.

I'm a very controversial figure in the Christian world. I don't believe if you're gay or you have a drink or you dance, you're going to hell. I don't think that's the kind of God we have. The Pat Robertsons and Jerry Falwells of the world are scary. I want to be a Christian like Christ - loving and accepting of other people.

I'm kind of a weirdo; I love prison movies and war movies.

Two scoops of crazy with a side of coo coo ca choo

Equality is truly sweet.

I'm constantly learning, and that is the greatest gift of life in my opinion - to always be learning and growing.

New York. It's home to opera, Broadway, museums, the ballet and orchestra - everything that I love. The most real people in the world live there.

Faith is something a lot of people relate to as a God-thing, but it's also faith in yourself.

I had to cut a lot of things I wanted to keep [in The Art of Elegance]. I'm going to have to do a part two for sure.

A lot of kids are bullied because of their sexuality, and that breaks my heart, because they're going to have to - high school's hard enough to overcome. Middle school is hard enough to overcome when we get out of it. They say life is what you spend your time getting over because of high school, you know what I mean?

I don't understand what the big deal is with gay marriage. Get over it, people.

I'm very, very sad to say that the only Sondheim show I've done is "A Little Night Music" and it was when I was in college.

You've got to find ways to breathe while you're dancing so that when it comes time for you to stop and sing again, you have it. To prepare, I do a lot of aerobic activity. Many times at the gym, people will look at me because I'll be on the treadmill humming.

All my life, I'd been on the receiving end of my mother's endless tenderness and vigilant care. Being allowed to care for her during her recovery was a gift – the most rewarding experience in my life.

I love live theater; I like the relationship between the show and the audience. That's my comfort zone, but more than anything, it's what makes me happy.

I want people to understand that there is a group of Christians out there who want to be more open and understanding and tolerant and loving of all kinds of people, even the people that don't believe in God at all.

We are what we eat, so I eat as many veggies as I can!

I want to eat good Italian food and get better at their language. It seems so romantic too.

But there's the beauty of life beyond the bubble. It's possible for someone to see your wicked bits and still love you.

Apples, grapes... any kind of fruit gives me the energy I need to get through my busy day.