I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, the capital of the confederacy.

I absolutely loved my stint on Broadway in Hairspray.

I got a note from the stage manager one night that someone wanted to meet me. And it was Steven Spielberg.

Having the life of your dreams is simple: make conscious choices.

Human love is often but the encounter of two weaknesses.

Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one.

The kingdoms' people were at the mercy of the natures of those who rose to be their rulers. It was a gamble, and the current generation did not make for a winning hand.

Strength and skill are happy comrades.

In my own life I like to be poised and have a positive outlook on life, and I'm leading by example to my children and people around me.

Therefore I summon age / To grant youth's heritage.

This is America. We must defend the principles symbolized by Lady Liberty - unless she's on the pill, in which case, she is a giant green tramp.

Why must we love where the lightning strikes, and not where we choose?

You can start where you are with what you've got and go wherever it is you want to go.