“The authentic Gullah dialect is actually very clipped, and so it would...” — Audra McDonald Quote

“The authentic Gullah dialect is actually very clipped, and so it would sound almost Jamaican and be very odd to an American audience's ears. It's not the typical Southern dialect that we're used to. It has a much more percussive rhythm to it.”

“I certainly miss playing piano, and I really wish I did it more - it's really a very therapeutic thing to do for me. I just need to be home for more than a few minutes to be able to play more, I guess.”

“One thing that is constantly on my iPod is India Arie - I like her a lot; I listen to her a lot. I think she is just a spectacular artist.”

“Eight times a week, I got to be a gay man, a remarkable gay man, and every night, that felt as full, as true, as passionate, and as authentic as I ever felt in my life.”

“I think authenticity is something you cannot compromise on. You always have to be authentic.”

“We learned that there was a super intelligent, passionate audience that wanted material that was nuanced and detailed and authentic.”