It is true that I visualize music and, as I visualize music, I have some sort of story running in my head, all the time.

Even when I rehearse down in the bowels of the Metropolitan Opera, you can't help but think why The Phantom of the Opera was inspired by what happens in the bowels of the opera house.

I always say that you can't be afraid to ask the question. What's the worst that could happen? The answer could be "no" and you go on.

I don't want to work with someone who's nervous, I want to work with someone who is fearless

It is true that I visualize music and, as I visualize music, I have some sort of story running in my head, all the time.

I'm really happy when I'm immersed in the art of it all - immersed in the music, the dance, the visual. Tapping into joy - it saves you.

My father was very funny, so I grew up with humor in the house. And I was always really attracted to comedies on TV. I was always really attracted to comics.