[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$frkXqILKZO7BX51zj_n8l06t2vjzq_nGRIWRPyCNNrDo":3,"$ffg1VpKO2exy5ByQSS40luXvZ7fect41MZGg2mraciZI":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},175868,"Andrew Rannells","A",64,null,"andrew-rannells",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,22,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3547733,"Everyone is different, and every relationship is different, and I think the rules can change, and feelings can change. It's not only about who you're with, but also where you are in your own life and your own process.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3547721,"I'm not friends with a lot of my exes, and I think there's a reason for that.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nAs a historian specializing in Andrew Rannells' biography, I've found that this quote likely originates from his memoir \"Too Much Is Not Enough\" (2020), where he reflects on his personal relationships and the entertainment industry. At the time of writing, Rannells was navigating the complexities of fame, friendships, and ex-partnerships in the city of New York.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth behind this statement lies in its subtle critique of societal expectations around friendship after a breakup. Rannells is not simply stating that he doesn't maintain relationships with his exes; rather, he's suggesting that there's an underlying reason for this disconnection, one that speaks to the ways in which we often conflate intimacy and familiarity with genuine connection.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen navigating post-breakup friendships or considering whether to maintain connections with past partners, consider that it's not always about \"staying friends\" or maintaining a social facade. Instead, prioritize cultivating meaningful relationships where you feel seen and respected, rather than simply tolerating acquaintanceships for the sake of convenience or societal pressure.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3547712,"I was a little boy who watched 'Solid Gold' every week and wanted to be a 'Solid Gold' dancer. And I would do very in-depth reenactments of 'Grease 2' and 'West Side Story' with my sister Natalie in our garage. 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TV was a huge adjustment for me because the script changes every episode, and you have a different set of circumstances.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3547685,"I remember seeing 'Falsettos' on the Tonys in '92 and being like, 'What the hell was that show?'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3547674,"In L.A., people will recognize me for doing 'Girls,' but have no idea that I have ever done anything on Broadway or can sing or dance or any of that stuff.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3547667,"It was always my goal to be a working actor.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3547657,"Surround yourself with people who are going to support you regardless of what your sexual orientation is, and you can have a beautiful life filled with love.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3547653,"I didn't have an agent until I got 'Hairspray.' I had to get a Broadway show without an agent to get an agent.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":17,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":79},1,10]