I didn't want much. I wanted much more. In fact, I wanted everything.

I've tried in my career to do most everything, because it all intrigues me. And I've found the first time I work in a new form, I discover all the things that make that an exciting medium. I've been very busy most of my career. I've had very few vacations.

In all my years of performing, no audience member has ever actually assaulted me. I consider this to be the singular triumph of my performing career.

I first had the thought about making a musical of 'Edwin Drood' as far back as 1971.

Every songwriter lives to have at least one song that a cab driver who asks 'You write anything I know?' will recognize.

I didn't want much. I wanted much more. In fact, I wanted everything.

I was tired of my lady, we'd been together too long, like a worn-out recording of a favorite song.