"…Everyone gets caught up in the “wright” of playwright (meaning to make or build or create), whereas I take daily joy…"

"…There is something holy about the experience of sitting in the dark, looking at the light and living the story happe…"

"…Early on is the time to be bold, to grow muscles, and build a thick skin. Tell the hard stories now—it builds the he…"

"Music is my first love. Ever since I was a little girl I've dreamt of one day being lucky enough to share my music wi…"

"Lyrics to me are of utmost importance and they mean so much to me — in every song that I write, the lyrics have to co…"

"I've dedicated myself to ensuring that every word that I say, everything I write, every role that I play … I know tha…"

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"When I was a little boy at school, floundering through Herodotus, and getting double doses of fum-fum daily for my An…"