Back when I was in theater school, trying to figure out what I was going to do with my life, 'Sweeney Todd' was a huge touchstone for me, my favorite musical for sure.

I'm doing a very funny show in which we talk about issues. I speak at Aids charities and things. It's great to do something fun with our days and yet we're told we're doing something important.

I remember I had scenes with Melinda McGraw in "Ides Of March" that I didn't have in "Video Vigilante," but I can't quite picture that other character. But it was Vancouver, and that year was crazy

As a television actor, there's a power you're given to use your image to do something valuable. As a parent, these messages are particularly important to me.

The Andromeda strain is a killer disease that they've got to prevent from spreading to being 100 percent contagious. It's another one where we're racing to save humanity.

My most romantic job: I was a manager at Baskin-Robbins.

When I read the script for Will & Grace in 1998, I knew I was the only guy for the part.

I always get a little uppity when I hear the phrase 'TV actor.' It's like saying you're a magazine reporter. I was in the theater for ten years before I ever had a TV audition.

I was raised on 'Get Smart' and 'All in the Family' and 'M.A.S.H.,' and certainly when 'Cheers' came along, that was a big one.

I think we all realize that anyone can - and has - gotten AIDS. So there's obviously still a lot to be done.

The thing you realize pretty quickly, though, is that being in front of an audience whose job it is to laugh is a big pressure if the writing is not hilarious.

Confusion is still better than conviction in the wrong!!!!

My mom gave me a Chanel dress when I was younger. I felt special. I think anybody feels special in Chanel.

I have always been a softie, and I fight it with every fiber of my being. Sadly, my being's fibers need to hit the gym.

The majority of the stupid is invincible and guaranteed for all time. The terror of their tyranny, however, is alleviated by their lack of consistency.

I cannot be so bad when everybody is so fond of me.

Want what you have. Do what you can. Be who you are.

Once I decide I want to do something, I just work really hard and I do it, and I just know it's going to work. I think really positively.

To become a philosopher, start by walking very slowly.

You can't be afraid until you have no other option but to be afraid.

I had a solo career before Van Halen. My fan base filtered through Van Halen with me and came right on out the other side with me.