I think one of the things that makes theater special is first of all, it's one of the last places you put your phone away. And second of all, it's one of the last places where we all have a common experience together.

The music you love when you're a teenager is always going to be the most important to you.

I felt so nourished by the process of making [Moana], of you're always engaged with other artists from different disciplines, and it's about bringing your art form to the table. It's so many art forms mashed together.

It was a real dream come true just to get the job [in Moana], and yeah, and we sort of got right to work.

My sister is as responsible for anyone for giving me good taste in music.

Don't be shocked when your history book mentions me.

The fact that I'm a performer helps me enormously as a lyricist.