There is this church that I go to a lot in New York. I'm not religious but I love lighting candles and stuff. I find it useful.

I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.

I knew I was gay when I was around 13. There wasn't the internet, there weren't support groups, AIDS was everywhere. I mean, it was really dark.

I am regarded as a usurper, as an imposter and dilettante, because I do technically come from the wrong side of the tracks in musical terms.

I will take my coffee black / never snack / hang with the wolves who are sheepish.

When I was signed, at the age of 23...the fact that I presented myself as an out gay man was very, very unusual.

Wouldn't Ponochio II be a great musical, now that he has to face the real world and get a wife... job. Now he wants to be a toy again.