I was born Joseph Lane, but when I applied to the actors union, they said they already had a Joe Lane on the books and I'd have to change my last or first name. I had played the character of Nathan Detroit, whom I liked very much, in 'Guys and Dolls,' so I took the name Nathan.

There are some people that the press like to pick on and not just the gay press, but the press in general. And some people, the press just doesn't care about at all

Hollywood... Real diamonds, fake breasts.

What about Broadway? Yes, I'm involved with a new musical based on 'The Adams Family.'

A video taped stage performance is just - you know, it's never gonna be the same as it is if you're sitting there live in the theatre.

The reason I was in most of the movies I've done is that they paid for me to be in the theater.

If you've seen Mary Poppins and The Grinch, come to the Booth Theater and let me shove a little coal down your stocking.