The theater is a tough place. It's not cushioned the way it is in film and television.

Smile at a stranger. See what happens.

I don't listen to the contemporary pop artists. They all sound alike, anyway.

I'll tell you what I think in general about people who want to make their Broadway debut that are not trained stage actors. Don't they know, Broadway ain't for sissies? It is a tough gig. You are responsible, physically, mentally, emotionally, for eight shows a week, at the top of your game. It's not easy.

A well-rounded performer will listen to all kinds of music. I like classical, Middle Eastern, and rock a lot.

Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we're all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.

I played the tuba in high school. I wanted to be a member of the marching band. I thought, what can I play that has the most effect? What can I play to get people to laugh?