I've been very fortunate in my collaborators throughout my career.

I missed New York. Every break I had from the series, I'd fly back to the East Coast just to get back onstage.

It's a blessing as an artist to express myself - whether that be via dance, via song or via speech - in so many different ways.

Creating a role is an interesting thing - each show or each situation is different.

Confidence is a crucial building block in a successful career, and embracing it fully will take you places you never thought possible. With proper guidance and hard work, anyone can become more confident. Once you pass a certain point, you'll feel it from the inside.

We cannot ensure that women will be free of discrimination in the workplace and everywhere as long as women are not universally defended under our Constitution. As it stands now, the equal rights of women are subject to interpretation of law. That is a risk our mothers, sisters and daughters cannot afford.

I've always wanted to be a mom because I want to give a kid all of the magical gifts my mom gave to me, such as love and friendship. She and I had this incredible connection that was so unbelievable.

I've dedicated my entire career as an educator, principal, administrator and now as state superintendent toward solving problems, not picking fights.