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.

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.

[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.

Love shows life is beautiful.. Life shows great people like you..

Let children wander aimlessly around ideas.

Since I wrote to you last we have got our chapel beautifully lighted with gas and have had our anniversary.

Well, we want to make sure there's not securities fraud.

To know where a thing is we must have found it.

I don't think because a story has humor in it means it's brief. For some reason, people think anything that's 30 minutes is a comedy, comedies can be longer or shorter, so can dramas.

Physical limitedness can only be surpassed by mental unlimitedness!

If you asked me to marry you all over again today I'd say yes, said Valentine. And if I had only met you for the first time today, I'd ask.

When I was a child, I wanted to raise horses in Wyoming or be a cabin boy on a pirate ship.

I try to shut my brain down as much as possible. And let the melodies flow, if possible.