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.

All kids want from their dad is for them to be around - and to show up when they say they're going to show up.

One good step breeds another one.

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

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.

You think you need the newest shoe and the newest outfit. We forget exercising is free. We forget it only takes a little bit every day.

You shouldn't marry unless the both of you are on the same page on a lot of things. Life is going to deal you blows, and you have to be together. Your values and priorities have to be on the same page; otherwise, it won't work.