I have this huge, huge fan base of people who've never seen a Broadway show, but I think it's a great introduction to what Broadway is because my shows are not that. I think that if you're getting people to go to theater then somebody should be celebrating that.

Forgiveness is giving up the hope of what happened to you from being different.

Rather than focus on your critics, focus on the people who are impacted by your work.

My mother wasn't strong like my aunt. She was just very passive.

I never thought of myself as a mogul, but it's really great to be in that position.

I don't cook, so my favorite dish to prepare is something on the takeout menu.

Music is always around, and it helps to heighten any emotion.