New York is a fascinating city. I think it's a very inspiring city, but it's overpowering when you get older. It tires me now. But it's wonderful for young people - very inspiring and full of surprises and full of ideas.

I really think people understand that in New York City we have high taxes.

I think of the New York City Ballet as the Yankees without George Steinbrenner.

The people really are what make New York City great.

My passion was to be on Broadway and to be part of this community because I saw what it was like from the outside as the young kid in and around New York, and I would see things like the 'Easter Bonnet' or 'Broadway Bares,' things I would sneak into.

I think growing up in New York, you see so much at such a young age, there's no bubble to escape into.