I love telling good stories and I love playing powerful, strong women.

I would love to do Evita or Elphaba in Wicked. But I am more excited to originate a role on Broadway.

I think it's always important to put your own spin and bring your essence to whatever character you play.

I love hanging out with friends and family, going to the beach or just being a couch potato and binge watching TV shows or watching a good movie.

I think I am most comfortable when I am on stage. I feel free, like I can be or do anything and it feels like home.

It's always fun to see where my journey takes me and how sometimes what's not on the list is so much better than what you could have imagined.

With performing live, you obviously don't get the luxury of another take, but for me, it is all the same.

Bloodthirsty little beasts. Never trust a duck.

Sacred heart begets happiness.

I've told the same story twelve different ways, but I think that's just part of what writers do. Once may not be enough.

Motown was about music for all people – white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers. I was reluctant to have our music alienate anyone.

Among those who study painting, some strive for an elaborate effect and others prefer the simple. Neither complexity in itself nor simplicity is enough.

Female leaders are more oriented toward real and long-lasting results of their policies.

Soon the Oval Office will be his [ Donald Trump] office, his home.

The heaviest burden that one has to bear in this life is the burden of sin.

Seek not the paths of the ancients; Seek that which the ancients sought.

My own perception was that although it kind of sucks to be stuck in a contract you signed a long time ago, when you're having success, it gives you some leverage.