“I think it's a big part of pop culture and you see so many references ...” — Lauren Ridloff Quote

I think it's a big part of pop culture and you see so many references to 'The Walking Dead.' It really truly has been an influence globally and I'm proud of that and I'm grateful that this show happened.

Deaf Gain actually means that there are moments when it really is beneficial to be deaf. So I'm very proud to actually showcase that.

Everyone has different identities and different characters that live within them.

In a very demanding starring role, you become a professional mother overnight. You just do it. I am able to do this because I have a solid support system - my family at home, and my family on Broadway.

I grew up in New York City, but the rest of the world was a very big part of my upbringing.

It is important as a bowler that you always need to have a presence. If you lose that you lose quite a bit, a big part of your armoury. It comes naturally with me, and at times it is a huge advantage. I don't want to lose it. I want to keep getting wickets.

I had seen a lot of music movies that celebrated music or that showed the kind of joys from playing music, which is a big part of it of course, and not something that I would want to deny.

The ability to get sponsors on your own and not have to rely on the amount that Reebok dictates to you was a huge factor. I'd be straight up lying if I said it wasn't a very big part of my decision to go to Bellator.