[Victoria Clark] is one of those people who has the rarest combination of gifts. I can put her in any classical play tomorrow because she such an extraordinary actress.

What's great about [Guettel] is his very distinct voice as a composer. And that distinct voice is something worth cherishing and expressing so we just didn't want to screw that up.

I think [Guettel is] probably one of our most special writers now, pushing things in ways that are unique.

We get a lot of raps as Americans for being small-minded, but in fact, when you really drill down to the core of the culture, there's an enormous amount of compassion and forgiveness and support.

Civilians enjoy their time because soldiers sacrifice their time.

I do not wish to expiate, but to live. My life is not an apology, but a life.

Never give up on yourself.

Education about gender and peace is important. Educational strategies to promote peace must consider all relations of dominance.

Philosophies change by the day while God never changes, simply because, being perfect, He does not have to change!

In every form of womanly love something of motherly love also comes to light.

My job as a songwriter is to write good songs.

The president deserves someone who can block for his policies.

Wait until you are hungry to say something, until there is an aching in you to speak.

A Boston man is the east wind made flesh.