Bit by bit, putting it together... Piece by piece, only way to make a work of art. Every moment makes a contribution, Every little detail plays a part. Having just the vision's no solution, Everything depends on execution, Putting it together, that's what counts.

Nice is different than good.

The more restrictions you have, the easier anything is to write.

For anyone approaching any one of the cast albums, if they don't like what they hear, it's not the performer's fault.

I do not dwell on dreams I know how soon a dream becomes an expectation How can I have expectations? Look at me, No, Captain, Look at me, Look at me!

I firmly believe lyrics have to breathe and give the audience's ear a chance to understand what's going on. Particularly in the theater, where you have costume, story, acting, orchestra.

The dumbing down of the country reflects itself on Broadway. The shows get dumber, and the public gets used to them.