I danced modern dance my whole life, and it makes me feel young again.

Both my parents were educators, so interviews and college applications and shaking hands and looking people in the eye and feeling confident and knowing what you can bring to any project or audition - I've known about these things my entire life.

When Cuba Gooding Jr. and I were doing 'The Trip to Bountiful,' we would always go to BXL, a Belgian restaurant/bar. It was across the street from the theater, and they have amazing mussels.

I love working out in groups - I love the community of it and the energy, and I love great instructors who inspire you and make you sweat!

Whether it's your family, friends, community that you connect with, don't be afraid to reach out. That's my biggest advice that I can say for anyone going through any kind of obstacle or trials or tribulations. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Ask for help, because you never know where you'll find it.

As I grow older, I feel like my authentic self has been able to shine through more and more, and people can see that.

Kids are on their keyboards so much, between their smartphones and laptops, no one writes anything anymore. It's atrocious.

I've picked up a lot of fans from doing 'Ugly Betty': a lot of teenagers who didn't even know I had a singing career.

I love the French horn.

Broadway is really my life.