Being away from home was tough, but the challenge and the thrill of being on Broadway was so fulfilling, and I'm thankful to my husband for making it possible and holding it down at home.

Between the kids, the jobs and everything, no matter what color you are, cardio is probably not on the top of your list.

My husband and I are loyal to our community and very approachable, even though we're kind of mainstream.

When you set a play in the French Quarter in New Orleans, it's hard not to acknowledge the whole African-American, French, white mixing of races. That's what the French Quarter is: it's a Creole community.

I'm kind of floating out there as an artist. I'm in a safe place where I can play a girlfriend or a best friend or a mommy or a lawyer, but a huge part of me is unused. I'm classically trained, historically inclined and somewhat revolutionary by nature, so I'm frustrated as an artist.

I believe that we have to be so race-conscious in this day and age.

You have to work hard not to take your partner for granted, even when you are tired.