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.
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.
I’m constantly learning, and that is the greatest gift of life in my opinion – to always be learning and growing.
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 think it’s important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance.