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" I love country songs. I love Broadway. "

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" Acting means nothing unless it's truth. And honesty. "

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" I suppose I've been very fortunate in terms of my longevity and my voice and the way it has held up over the years. I hope to be able to keep on doing what I'm doing until I can't do it anymore. "

" The movie has called it closed. I'm not saying I won't ever listen to 'Les Miserables' again. But it closed the door for me. It's gone its own way. "

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" As a journeyman singer, I have to go to where the work is. "

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" Have you seen the Broadway version of 'The Lion King?' Go and see it. That's where the future of musical is. "

" There's nothing like being in front of a live audience and getting that vibe from them, and I love people to join in the singing, and I love people to clap their hands. "

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