You cannot write unless you write much.

Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.

The silence was enchanting. Infinite space seemed to enter it, and my spirit, alone with the stars, seemed capable of any adventure.

It is hard to overestimate the power of these motivators—the feelings of accomplishment and of learning, of being a key player on a team that is achieving something meaningful.

I am enthusiastic and optimistic.

When dealing with critics always remember this: Critics judge things based on what is outside of their content of understanding.

Costume design is so important and really helpful, and I really love that aspect of character development, just figuring it out.

When it comes time to default, they’re not going to remember any of the Republicans’ names. They are going to remember in history books one name, and that's Obama.

Music's cyclical. There's always that next generation that always comes along.

I think that the more people who speak out, and say things and take stands on positions that will better our community, the better off each and every other individual artist or otherwise, will be.

The success of our operas rests most of the time in the hands of the conductor. This person is as necessary as a tenor or a prima donna.

Never let the church become a place where it's just a Las Vegas display place for you to show off.

Any conversation I have about innovation starts with the ultimate goal.