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" So many gay men are mothers to so many young people, me included. I've had gay men who were more mother to me than my own mother ever was. "

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" The protest that we go to or the time that we stand up for someone or do the right thing - despite its difficulty... We might not see the return of it, but who knows whose lives we can change by doing those things. "

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" I want to create an environment that actors can be really free in. "

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" At its core, 'Spring Awakening' is about the perils of miscommunication and what happens when people are denied a voice. "

" Magic in plays and musicals, I think, is more often created because of the work of an incredible company rather than a single component. "

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" There is no distinction, no echelon of actors within a company. A company is only as strong as its weakest link. "

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" Growing up as a gay boy in West Texas, I definitely felt like a bit of an outcast sometimes - that there was a world that I would never be a part of. "

" Haiti is a proud nation, rich in heritage and spirituality. How they have been able to not only survive but thrive is a testament to how the Haitian people have come together to rebuild, create new families, and care for one another. "

" I had a sort of rocky upbringing, and I think the theater was a safe place for me. "

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" A lot of times, comedy writers will go for the gay joke, and I've been vocal about saying, 'Go for the smart joke.' "

" Every decision you make has a consequence. "