We remind ourselves that it's a hobby [The Esemblist]; nobody is setting these deadlines for us, except us.

We haven't truly had a zeitgeisty, 'songs on the radio' show, since...I want to say "One Night in Bangkok" was the last musical theatre song that charted. That was so long ago.

I'd like to see the first act of Sunday in the Park with George, and the second act of Hamilton. Every day.

Showtunes might be able to come back into pop music, which is something we haven't seen since the 50s and 60s. Everything is related to everything else because we're in such a niche industry.

We're just trying to restore equilibrium to the Universe, that's all.

And as ensemblists start being asked to do more things that require an insane skill set, that inherent value will, I hope, be held up where it deserves to be.

Time's going to pass anyway, so it's prioritizing what to do with that.

I think that a solid team, solid communication, is the number one thing in life at all times.

If things come up, we can say, "We're not ready for this, let's move some things around."

I've never done Something Rotten either.

There's a sorrow and pain in everyone's life, but every now and then there's a ray of light that melts the loneliness in your heart and brings comfort like hot soup and a soft bed.

I know little about nature and hardly anything about men.

Do not put chewed bones back on plates. Instead, throw them on the floor for the dog.

I believe it is possible that I shall make other creeds, and change this one, or add to it, from time to time, as new light may come to me.

I love Karl Lagerfeld. I worship him. I was brought up in Paris, and my mum used to wear a lot of Chanel. I love the brand.

I'm inspired by watching and listening to people. For example, my first novel, The Scale, came to life after I overheard two women discussing their struggle with their weight at the gym.

I think I have a lot of empathy for animals and nature in general. Those things just make me comfortable. I grew up in the middle of nowhere, around a lot of animals. I feel for them.

Every time you wink the stars move.

My blood will only buy you that fool's regard. I will pay a high price for you to be respected by a churl. Nothing bought with blood is worth having, young man.

Focus is more valuable than IQ.