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I think I came across Cecil Taylor a bit later, in 65 or 66. That really impressed me - Cecil Taylor is an amazing character... Both his music and the way he approaches the instrument are astonishing.

And when I met Cecil Taylor it was a complete transformation of musical identities. All the tenets that I had grown up with were thrown out the window.

When Maurice touched a keyboard, it was like something from a movie, magical. He would always give you something from a movie, and you'd go, what did you just play... immediately inspirational writings, amazing. That's what we're going to miss.

Songs don't just come out of the air. They take time, but it's good fun, too. Maurice gave me encouragement.

I specifically remember doing the musical 'Sweet Charity' at Stagedoor. I was playing Vittorio Vidal, which is a very funny part, and some other small roles. I couldn't really sing that well, but there were so many fun bits, and I just remember the tremendous adrenaline rush I felt from being onstage and hearing the audience enjoying it.

Robert Taylor was not only a splendid actor in a wide variety of roles but one of the most handsome men in the western world.

With 'That Awkward Moment', you could argue I'm just playing the girlfriend of Zac Efron, but the director was such a creative force and let me make her my own. I loved being part of something that felt so relevant and fresh.

The first professional play I ever saw was The Importance Of Being Earnest, and I just fell in love.

The fact is that great musical pieces take and hold the stage because they provide great emotional experiences.

Donald Evans is a favorite person of mine. His worth ethic, his attitude and his dedication really set him apart.