78 Quotes by Annaleigh Ashford

Greg Grunberg is so beautiful and charming and funny and heartbreaking.

There are certain performers that the gay community receives and recognizes with love, and my whole life, I've always responded to those same artists.

My first big show in Denver was 'Ruthless! The Musical.' I played Tina Denmark at the Theatre on Broadway. It was my big break!

In the comedy world, there's always been one woman to five men. I think that's changing, that we're being respected more as writers and comedians.

Even though technically the fundamentals of acting are always the same in every medium, what's different is the size.

Theater was just what I was supposed to do.

On camera, the audience can see your eyes close up - they can see behind your eyes - and when you're on stage, you need to make sure that the person sitting in the back row can feel what's happening behind your eyes, even if they can't see them. Having a live audience is exhilarating and exciting all on its own, but you know, it is quite different.

I just hope to tell stories that help change people's minds about loving and accepting others. And one of the best ways we can do that is through laughter.

I grew up listening to cabaret. At 7 and 8 years old, I was already singing like a club performer.