Getting to perform at the Carlyle, following in the footsteps of women like Elaine Stritch, Barbara Cook, Christine Ebersole, Kelli OHara, and so many others, is nothing short of a dream come true.

Be yourself... And shoot for the stars. Obviously dreams really do come true.

I'd love to do movies and be on TV. But I think if I transitioned into TV/film completely, I would really miss singing and dancing. It would be ideal to be cast in a movie musical!

I was never like, 'Oh, I really want to play Cinderella.' That's not necessarily always been the dream. But it's super fun to play a princess.

South Pacific - I really learned a lot. I swear I like to say that during South Pacific, I went from being a girl to being a woman.

I've never dyed my hair or even gotten highlights. All the products I need for my hair are at the drugstore!

I'm actually so low maintenance when it comes to my hair. It's naturally stick-straight, but I do like to use a curling iron to give my locks some life.

Self-confidence and self-seeking are the greatest virtues.

A loving mother makes sacrifices for peace and laughter to reign in her home and family.

She held out her hands, cupped and holding a small plant.'The power to heal is the power to destroy, ' she said with the faintest smile.

I have only one rule in acting - trust the director and give him heart and soul.

The hot, moist smell of babies fresh from naps.

I admire people like Warren Buffett that are donating so much money to charity.

The point is the love story. We live in a love story in the midst of war.

Go on, fair Science; soon to thee Shall Nature yield her idle boast; Her vulgar lingers formed a tree, But thou hast trained it to a post.

If someone tells you to do something for money, tell them to go to hell.

I have basset hounds. I have four now, I've had more in the past, and I relate to them because physically we're similar, in that they have very short legs and kind of long torsos, and I do as well.