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The negative is comparable to the composer’s score , the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle ways.

Theatre demands different muscles and different aspects of one’s personality.

In the courtroom, it’s where a lawyer really becomes an actor. There’s a very fine line between delivering a monologue in a play and delivering a monologue to a jury. I’ve always felt that way – I’ve been in a lot of courtrooms. The best lawyers are really theatrical.

I don’t care what stage or what reason, as long as we’re playing.

When a performance isn’t working, it’s usually because the actor is trying to do something and they’re not able to express their idea very well. It’s a muddled expression.

Since this our first show, I think they’ll see us sweat a lot.

Acting is not just about memorizing lines, it’s about putting yourself into the shoes of someone else.

I love playing under pressure. In fact, if there’s no pressure, then I’m not in the perfect zone.

I not only played and sang blues, but I also had to toss the piano around a bit to amuse the patrons.

I’ve conducted the Boston Pops! Imagine that! Me! Maya Angelou! I’ve sang and danced at La Scala!