If you can learn to love yourself and all the flaws, you can love other people so much better. And that makes you so happy.Collection: Love
I think it's important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance.Collection: Forgiveness
I'm finally dating. It's fun.Collection: Dating
I'm constantly learning, and that is the greatest gift of life in my opinion - to always be learning and growing.Collection: Learning
I'm trying to learn, as I'm in my 40s, to embrace what I've been able to achieve and be proud of it. And I know there's roles that I will want to play before I die, but I'm still just taking one day at a time.
I used to want to be tall, and then I thought, 'If I were tall, then people would say I was pretty and not cute.' And then I realized that there are worse things than being called cute.
Broadway is such a diverse community. Everybody knows how I believe, and everyone believes, and it's not a big deal. But in Hollywood, if you talk about politics - especially if you're a Republican - or spirituality, it's just not something people want to hear about.
You've got to find ways to breathe while you're dancing so that when it comes time for you to stop and sing again, you have it. To prepare, I do a lot of aerobic activity. Many times at the gym, people will look at me because I'll be on the treadmill humming.
Well, you know, people don't know me as a country artist and I am new to the genre. But that's how I grew up singing.
I just want to say, that if Jesus were alive, what would he be doing? Well, he would probably be accepting and loving people how they're made. And I always say this and it's really the truth. If being 4'11 was a sin, what would I do? Well, I could wear heels and I could add a wig.
And I do - make no mistake, I am a Christian and I believe in God, and I don't believe he makes mistakes. So I don't believe that being gay is not a sin, and in fact it's how you're made.
A lot of kids are bullied because of their sexuality, and that breaks my heart, because they're going to have to - high school's hard enough to overcome. Middle school is hard enough to overcome when we get out of it. They say life is what you spend your time getting over because of high school, you know what I mean?
Not everyone is going to like what you do or what you have to offer; however, if you can't see yourself doing anything else, and you have the drive and ambition, get the training and go for it.
You've got to find ways to breathe while you're dancing so that when it comes time for you to stop and sing again, you have it.
As much as you can eat healthy, it's also important to remember to drink healthy too. Tea is very healing.
I read my Bible and I pray and all of that. I really do. But at the same time, I don't think being gay is a sin. Period.
I auditioned for a solo in church and got it. I was about seven and I sang a song called, 'Jesus, I Heard You Had a Big House' and I remember people standing up at the end and me thinking, 'Oh, I think I'm going to like this.' That's how it all began. Sounds funny to say you got your start in church, but I did.
I want people to understand that there is a group of Christians out there who want to be more open and understanding and tolerant and loving of all kinds of people, even the people that don't believe in God at all.
I was on the cheerleading squad and drama and the choir, but I was friends with everybody. I was not a partier. I was too Type A and crazy about my grades, but I was still there at everything.
You will have the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, just remember to always handle yourself with grace and dignity.Collection: Grace
Not everyone is going to like what you do or what you have to offer. However, if you can’t see yourself doing anything else, and you have the drive and ambition, get the training and go for it.Collection: Ambition
Laughter is life-giving. It makes you breathe.Collection: Laughter
Life's too short. I'm not!Collection: Too Short
Make no mistake, I am a Christian and I believe in God and I don't believe he makes mistakes, so I believe that being gay is not a sin and in fact it's how you're made.Collection: Christian
I love live theater; I like the relationship between the show and the audience. That's my comfort zone, but more than anything, it's what makes me happy.Collection: Comfort
Before I got Madeline, I used to see dog people who were so obsessed, and I'd think, Oh, that's so sad. But now, here I am, talking about her all the time. I even dress her up in little outfits; I'm madly in love with her.Collection: Dog
Two scoops of crazy with a side of coo coo ca chooCollection: Crazy
I think it's fun to love-to-hate people.Collection: Fun
But there's the beauty of life beyond the bubble. It's possible for someone to see your wicked bits and still love you.Collection: Love You
There's a big difference to me in making fun of something and having fun with something.Collection: Fun
I really don't like to lose.Collection: Loses
I think, for me, I have to remember that I'm telling a story in some way.Collection: Thinking
It's good to learn early that every show is a family - -complete with dysfunctional relationships, tough love, and plenty of occasion for forgiveness.Collection: Tough Love
I think... you know, collaboration, in general - no matter movies, television or Broadway - is offering of what you can bring to the table and also fighting what you think the important battles are. Not everything is going to make it in there. Not everything is going to work. You have to collaborate. And you have to be a good listener.Collection: Fighting
We were all given our opportunities to be ourselves. A little bit of ourselves.Collection: Opportunity
We sing because we can't speak anymore.Collection: Speak
I wish my Google was faster.Collection: Google
Faith is something a lot of people relate to as a God-thing, but it's also faith in yourself.Collection: Faith