Michael Arden Quotes

Philip Seymour Hoffman - I just think he's incredible.

Fiona Shaw is a goddess to me.

Jennifer Aniston is a genius.

When a man has written a role for you that you admire, the expectations are higher.

Ted Danson is amazing. He's incredible.

And then, all of a sudden, you're like, all that's great and fun, but Arthur Miller's in my dressing room. This is the third night he's been here and he sits in my dressing room for an hour after each show, and talks to me for an hour. So I'm pretty spoiled right now.

When I was singing, everybody liked me.

We sat down and read it for the first time and I thanked God under my breath, because they were all so good. And my leading ladies are both exceptional. I mean, everybody in the play. I could just go on all night about them.

I admire a lot of actors; I think a lot of them have so much talent.

I think acting is a gift.

If you don't take no chances, then you're not a performer. Performers always take chances. You go see a singer, they'll hit the high note. They'll hit that note, they're not afraid, they're gonna exaggerate the fact and make me enjoy it, make me say, 'Wow, I wish I could do that!'

I'd say the only time I ever get nervous is around great ballet dancers or people I really admire.

The standing ovation threw me... to be held in such regard in a town so full of talent is quite something.

Improv is a very big thing for me. The thing with actors is I do not understand at all how they do what they do. I'm fascinated by it, and I have such a respect for it.

I feel I'm an actress who sings a bit.

I think Ewen Bremner is incredible.

I have the highest regard for Meryl Streep as an actress and think she's a fabulous person as well.

Debra Winger blows me away, always.

That guy is really good.

I really have a new-found respect for dancers.

Jason Katims is fantastic.

It's a joy to listen to someone at the top of their craft.

It's just cool to witness talent.

Ditya Bhande is a nice dancer.

I am not a trained singer, but when I was offered to sing for 'LPNY,' I took it up as a challenge.