I don't like the word "brand." When I see people creating a brand, it feels disingenuous.
Laura BenantiI do think that there is an almost more old fashioned mentality to the way musical theatre people and actresses especially are treated.
Laura BenantiMy biggest influence is someone I really don't know at all: Tina Fey. Smart, funny, beautiful, self-deprecating, also a mom and a wife.
Laura BenantiI think that every therapist that I know, including my dad and my sister, have their own issues. But that empathy is what makes them good at their job.
Laura BenantiIf we had an audience to play to, the performance would have gotten too big. Sizing our performances to the camera was an important journey for me at least.
Laura BenantiThe average age of a model is fifteen years old. It's so crazy to me. And how confusing for men; they're like, "Well, I'm supposed to be attracted to that image" - like that's what it's designed for - "but it's a fifteen year old girl." I think it's a very confusing thing for every single person involved.
Laura Benanti