I always loved reading. Growing up, my favorite book was 'A Child's Garden of Verses,' by Robert Louis Stevenson.

One of my favorite stories growing up was 'A Wrinkle in Time'. I loved that book.

I loved 'Roger Rabbit' growing up.

I loved Lucille Ball growing up.

'Hairspray' was a show I was involved in from the very first reading, and I was 19. And, 'Hairspray', was one of my favorite movies growing up.

Magic Johnson was my favorite player growing up.